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W. Eugene Davis

Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. Senior status. Born 1936.

Federal judicial service

Newest first

Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit

Appointed by
Ronald Reagan (Republican)
Nominated
Nov 1, 1983
Senate vote
Voice vote
Confirmed
Nov 15, 1983
Commissioned
Nov 16, 1983
Senior status
Dec 31, 2016

Judge, U.S. District Court for the Western District of Louisiana

Appointed by
Gerald Ford (Republican)
Nominated
Aug 5, 1976
Senate vote
Voice vote
Confirmed
Sep 17, 1976
Commissioned
Sep 21, 1976
Left this court
Dec 9, 1983. Appointment to Another Judicial Position

Education

  • J.D., Tulane University Law School, 1960

Career

  • Private practice, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1960-1964
  • Private practice, New Iberia, Louisiana 1964-1976

DataSources: Federal Judicial Center, Biographical Directory of Article III Federal JudgesData as of Oct 31, 2026

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