Richard Lesley Voorhees

Born 1941 in Syracuse, NY

Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court, Western District of North Carolina
Nominated by Ronald Reagan on July 31, 1987, to a seat vacated by David B. Sentelle. Confirmed by the Senate on October 14, 1988, and received commission on October 17, 1988. Served as chief judge, 1991-1998.

Education:
Davidson College, B.A., 1963
University of North Carolina School of Law, J.D., 1968

Professional Career:
U.S. Army cadet, ROTC, 1959-1963
U.S. Army lieutenant, Signal Corps, 1963-1965
U.S. Army Reserve captain, 1965-1969
Private practice, Gastonia, North Carolina, 1968-1988

Judge

U.S. District Court, Western District of North Carolina

1988 - Current

Served as chief judge, 1991-1998.

Private practice

1968 - 1988

Gastonia, North Carolina

U.S. Army Reserves Captain

1965 - 1969

U.S. Army Signal Corps Lieutenant

1963 - 1965

U.S. Army ROTC Cadet

1959 - 1963

University of North Carolina School of Law

J.D.

1968

Davidson College

B.A.

1963