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Henry Rupert Wilhoit Jr

U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Kentucky
Biography

Born 1935 in Ashland, KY

Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Kentucky
Nominated by Ronald Reagan on August 11, 1981, to a seat vacated by Howard David Hermansdorfer. Confirmed by the Senate on September 25, 1981, and received commission on September 28, 1981. Served as chief judge, 1998-2000. Assumed senior status on December 31, 2000.

Education:
University of Kentucky College of Law, LL.B., 1960

Professional Career:
Private practice, Grayson, Kentucky, 1960-1981
City attorney, Grayson, Kentucky, 1962-1966
County attorney, Carter County, Kentucky, 1966-1970

Professional Experience
Judge
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Kentucky
- Current
Served as chief judge, 1998-2000. Assumed senior status on December 31, 2000.
Private practice
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Grayson, Kentucky
County attorney
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Carter County, Kentucky
City attorney
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Grayson, Kentucky
Education
University of Kentucky College of Law
LL.B.
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Websites & Blogs
Website
United States District Court, Eastern District of Kentucky
Website
Federal Judicial Center Biography
Contact & Map
Carl Perkins Federal Building
1405 Greenup Avenue
Ashland, KY 41101
Telephone: (606) 329-2592
Fax: (606) 324-5186