Mark Steven Davis (born 1962) is the chief United States district judge of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia.

When the office was created in 1948, the chief judge was the longest-serving judge who had not elected to retire, on what has since 1958 been known as senior status, or declined to serve as chief judge.

Aug 30, 2023 · He’s been chief judge to the District Court since 2018. Davis received his bachelor’s degree in American government from the University of Virginia. After working on the staff of U.S. Sen. John Warner, he obtained his law …

Mark Steven Davis is the chief judge on the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia. He joined the court in 2008 after a nomination from President George W. Bush. Davis became chief judge of the court in 2018.

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Aug 29, 2022 · Davis’ specialty was maritime law, and he was known for representing the company that won salvage rights to the Titanic. He became a partner at Carr & Porter LLC in 1998, then left that partnership in 2003 to serve as a judge on the state’s 3rd Judicial Circuit.

Aug 30, 2024 · As chief judge for the Eastern District of Virginia, Davis hears the stories of people’s lives, stories that are often terribly sad. There are armed carjackings and gang violence.

Nominated by George W. Bush on November 15, 2007, to a seat vacated by T.S. Ellis III. Confirmed by the Senate on June 10, 2008, and received commission on June 23, 2008. Served as chief judge, 2018-present.

Mark Steven Davis (born 1962) is the chief United States district judge of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia.

Washington and Lee University's School of Law was one of just 12 of the nation's top 30 law schools to post black enrollment gains over the past decade, and one of four with gains exceeding 15 percent, with an increase of 33% from 1997 to 2006.