Claude Hilton's Biography
- Senior Judge of the U.S. District Court - Eastern
Contact Information
Office
Albert V. Bryan United States Courthouse
401 Courthouse Square
Alexandria, VA 22314
Full Name:
Claude M. Hilton
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
1940
Birth Place:
Scott County, VA
JD, American University, Washington College of Law, 1966
BS, Ohio State University, 1963
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Senior Judge, United States District Court, Eastern District of Virginia, 2005-present
Judge, Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court, 2000-2007
Judge, United States District Court, Eastern District of Virginia, 1985-1997, 2004-2005
Chief Judge, United States District Court, Eastern District of Virginia, 1997-2004
Commissioner in Chancery, Circuit Court of Arlington County, Virginia, 1976-1985
Lawyer, Private Practice, Arlington, Virginia, 1976-1985
Confirmed by the United States Senate, Judge, United States District Court, Eastern District of Virginia, July 10, 1985
Nominated by President Ronald Reagan, Judge, United States District Court, Eastern District of Virginia, May 15, 1985
Commonwealth's Attorney, Virginia, 1974-1975
Lawyer, Private Practice, Arlington, Virginia, 1968-1973
Assistant Commonwealth's Attorney, Arlington, Virginia, 1967-1968
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