Stephanie Thacker
| Stephanie Thacker | |
| Current Court Information: | |
| Fourth Circuit | |
| Title: | Judge |
| Service: | |
| Appointed by: | Barack Obama |
| Active: | 4/16/2012 - Current |
| Preceded by: | Blane Michael |
| Personal History | |
| Born: | 1965 |
| Home State: | Huntington, WV |
| Bachelors: | Marshall U., B.A., 1987 |
| Law School: | West Virginia U. Law, J.D., 1990 |
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Federal court nomination
On September 8, 2011, Thacker was nominated to the federal bench by President Barack Obama to the seat vacated by Blane Michael.[3] Obama commented on the appointment stating, "Stephanie Dawn Thacker has displayed exceptional dedication to the legal profession through her work and I am honored to nominate her to serve the American people as a judge on the United States Court of Appeals. She will be a diligent, judicious and esteemed addition to the Fourth Circuit bench."[1]
She was rated Substantial Majority Well Qualified, Minority Qualified by the ABA. She had a hearing before the Senate Judiciary committee on October 4, 2011 and you can find her Committee Questionnaire Available Here and her Questions for the Record Available Here.[4] She was unanimously endorsed by the Senate Judiciary Committee, with a ringing endorsement from West Virginia Senator Joe Manchin, who told the press, ""Ms. Thacker's wide-ranging expertise in civil and criminal matters, her impressive track record in the courtroom as both a prosecutor and a defense attorney, and her outstanding academic accomplishments will make her a first-rate addition to the 4th Circuit. I am proud to call her a fellow West Virginian, and I am pleased that she has finally been confirmed."[5]
On Monday April 16, 2012, Stephanie Thacker was confirmed to the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit. [6]
Early life and education
Thacker received a B.A. from Marshall University in 1987 and a juris doctorate degree from West Virginia University School of Law in 1990.[1]
Professional career
- Kirkpatrick & Lockhart (now K&L Gates), Attorney1990-1992
- King, Betts & Allen, Attorney 1992-1994
- Assistant United States Attorney, Southern District of West Virginia 1994-1999
- Trial Attorney, Child Exploitation and Obscenity Section (“CEOS”) U.S. DOJ 1999-2006
- Guthrie & Thomas PLLC, Partner 2006-Current [1]
See also
External links
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 "President Obama Nominates Stephanie Dawn Thacker to Serve on US Circuit Court of Appeals" 9/8/2011
- ↑ Official FJC Bio for Judge Thacker
- ↑ "Presidential Nominations Sent to the Senate" 9/8/2011
- ↑ 112th Congress Nomination Materials
- ↑ State Journal, "Stephanie Thacker confirmed to 4th Circuit Court of Appeals" 4/17/2012
- ↑ 112th Congress Confirmations
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