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Judge Richard K. Eaton

Judge

United States Court of International Trade

Richard K. Eaton is a Judge on the United States Court of International Trade, serving since 1999. The appointment came from William Clinton in 1999. Education: B.A. from Ithaca College; J.D. from Albany Law School. Earlier federal service: Superior Court of California, County of Shasta.

Court
United States Court of International Trade
Position
Judge
Appointed By
William Clinton
Active
1979 – present
Party
Democratic
ABA Rating
Qualified (1999)

Education

  • B.A.Ithaca College (1970)
  • J.D.Albany Law School (1974)

Career History

  • JudgeUnited States Court of International Trade (1999 – present) — appointed by William Clinton
  • JudgeSuperior Court of California, County of Shasta (1979 – 1979) — appointed by Edmund Brown
  • Private practice1993 – 2000
  • Chief of staff1991 – 1993
  • Private practice1983 – 1991
  • Regional director, then legislative director, then chief of staff1977 – 1983
  • Private practice1975 – 1977
  • Private practice1974 – 1975

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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 Eaton will decide any matter.