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Thompson, Alvin W.
Born 1953 in Baltimore, MD
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the District of Connecticut
Nominated by William J. Clinton on September 14, 1994, to a seat vacated by Ellen Bree Burns. Confirmed by the Senate on October 7, 1994, and received commission on October 11, 1994. Served as chief judge, 2009-2013. Assumed senior status on August 31, 2018.
Education:
Princeton University, B.A., 1975
Yale Law School, J.D., 1978
Professional Career:
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the District of Connecticut
Nominated by William J. Clinton on September 14, 1994, to a seat vacated by Ellen Bree Burns. Confirmed by the Senate on October 7, 1994, and received commission on October 11, 1994. Served as chief judge, 2009-2013. Assumed senior status on August 31, 2018.
Education:
Princeton University, B.A., 1975
Yale Law School, J.D., 1978
Professional Career:
Private practice, Hartford, Connecticut, 1978-1994