Joseph Robert Goodwin

Born 1942 in Ripley, WV

Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court, Southern District of West Virginia
Nominated by William J. Clinton on February 28, 1995, to a seat vacated by Robert J. Staker. Confirmed by the Senate on May 8, 1995, and received commission on May 10, 1995. Served as chief judge, 2007-2012.

Education:
West Virginia University, B.S., 1965
West Virginia University College of Law, J.D., 1970

Professional Career:
U.S. Army, JAG Corps, 1965-1967
City attorney, Ripley, West Virginia, 1971-1972
Judge, Ripley [West Virginia] Municipal Court, 1972-1973
Private practice, Charleston, West Virginia, 1970-1995

Judge

U.S. District Court, Southern District of West Virginia

1995 - Current

Served as chief judge, 2007-2012.

Private practice

1970 - 1995

Charleston, West Virginia

Municipal judge

1972 - 1973

City of Ripley, West Virginia

City attorney

1971 - 1972

City of Ripley, West Virginia

U.S. Army

1965 - 1967

JAG Corps

West Virginia University College of Law

J.D.

1970

West Virginia University

B.S.

1965