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Judge John Mercer Walker jr

Judge

Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit

John Mercer Walker jr is a Judge on the Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit, serving since 1989. The appointment came from George Bush in 1989. Education: B.A. from Yale University. Earlier federal service: District Court, S.D. New York.

Court
Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit
Position
Judge
Appointed By
George Bush
Active
1985 – present
Party
Republican
ABA Rating
Well Qualified (1985)

Education

  • B.A.Yale University (1962)

Career History

  • JudgeCourt of Appeals for the Second Circuit (1989 – present) — appointed by George Bush
  • JudgeDistrict Court, S.D. New York (1985 – 1989) — appointed by Ronald Reagan
  • Special counsel1987 – 1992
  • Assistant secretary of the treasury1981 – 1985
  • Private practice1975 – 1981
  • Assistant U.S. attorney1970 – 1975
  • Private practice1969 – 1970
  • State counsel1966 – 1968
  • U.S. Marine Corps Reserve private first class1963 – 1967

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About this profile

Biographical details on this page — court, position, appointing authority, service dates, education, and career history — are public record, sourced from the CourtListener judicial directory. They are not legal advice and do not predict how Judge Walker will decide any matter.