Joseph Robert Goodwin

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Biography

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

Professional Experience

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

Education

West Virginia University College of Law J.D.
1970

West Virginia University B.S.
1965

Websites & Blogs

Website United States District Court, Southern District of West Virginia

Website Federal Judicial Center Biography

Contact & Map

Mailing Address

P. O. Box 2546

CHARLESTON, WV 25329-2546
US

7009 Robert C. Byrd United States Courthouse

300 Virginia Street East

CHARLESTON, WV 25301
US

Telephone: (304) 347-3192

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