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Robert Stewart Ballou (born 1962) is an American lawyer serving as a United States district judge of the United States District Court for the Western District of Virginia. He previously served as a United States magistrate judge for the same court.
Robert S. Ballou. U.S. District Judge. 210 Franklin Road, SW. Suite 344. Roanoke, VA 24011-2208. (540) 857-5158.
Jan 23, 2023 · Robert Stewart Ballou, of Virginia, to be United States District Judge for the Western District of Virginia, vice James P. Jones, retired. Organization. The Judiciary. Latest Action. 03/07/2023 - Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 59 - 37. Record Vote Number: 41. Date Received from President. 01/23/2023. Committee. Senate Judiciary.
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United States District Court for the Western District of Virginia
1. 1.1. See also: Federal judges nominated by Joe Biden On July 13, 2022, President Joe Biden (D) nominated Ballou to the United States District Court for the Western District of Virginia. Ballou's nomination was returned to the president at the sine die adjournment of the U.S. Senate on January 3, 2023. The president renominated Ballou on January 23, 2023. Ballou received commission on March 9, 2023.To read more about the federal nominations process, click here.
Education
Ballou obtained a B.A. from the University of Virginia in 1984 and a J.D.from the University of Virginia in 1987.
Professional career
1. 2023-present: Judge, United States District Court for the Western District of Virginia 2. 2011-2023: Federal magistrate judge, U.S. District Court for the Western District of Virginia 3. 1992-2011:Partner, Johnson, Ayers & Matthews in Roanoke, Virginia 4. 1988-1991:Associate, Christian, Barton, Epps, Brent & Chappell in Richmond, Virginia 5. 1987-1988: Law clerk to Judge Peter Beer, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana
The United States District Court for the Western District of Virginia is one of 94 United States district courts. When decisions of the court are appealed, they are appealed to the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit based in downtown Richmond, Virginiaat the Lewis F. Powell Federal Courthouse. The Western District of Virginia has...
Biography from the Federal Judicial CenterAug 29, 2022 · A longtime magistrate judge on the Western District of Virginia, Judge Robert Ballou has beaten out public defender Juval Scott for a federal judgeship. Background. A native Virginian, Robert Stewart Ballou received a B.A. from the University of Virginia in 1984 and a J.D. from the University of Virginia School of Law in 1987.
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Western District of Virginia Nominated by Joseph R. Biden on January 23, 2023, to a seat vacated by James Parker Jones. Confirmed by the Senate on March 7, 2023, and received commission on March 9, 2023.
The U.S. Senate voted Tuesday to confirm Robert Ballou as the next federal judge for Western Virginia. Ballou, who has served as a magistrate judge based in Roanoke for the last 12 years,...
