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Messitte, Peter Jo
Born July 17, 1941, in Washington, DC
Died January 11, 2025, in Chevy Chase, MD
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland
Nominated by William J. Clinton on August 6, 1993, to a seat vacated by Joseph Howard. Confirmed by the Senate on October 18, 1993, and received commission on October 20, 1993. Assumed senior status on September 1, 2008. Service terminated on January 11, 2025, due to death.
Education:
Amherst College, B.A., 1963
University of Chicago Law School, J.D., 1966
Professional Career:
Died January 11, 2025, in Chevy Chase, MD
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland
Nominated by William J. Clinton on August 6, 1993, to a seat vacated by Joseph Howard. Confirmed by the Senate on October 18, 1993, and received commission on October 20, 1993. Assumed senior status on September 1, 2008. Service terminated on January 11, 2025, due to death.
Education:
Amherst College, B.A., 1963
University of Chicago Law School, J.D., 1966
Professional Career:
Volunteer, Peace Corps, Sao Paulo, Brazil, 1966-1968
Private practice, Washington, D.C., 1969-1971
Private practice, Chevy Chase, Maryland, 1971-1985
Associate judge, Maryland Circuit Court, Montgomery County, 1985-1993