David Hermansdorfer

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David Hermansdorfer

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Prior offices
United States District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky

Education

Bachelor's

Princeton University, 1953

Law

University of Virginia School of Law, 1959


Howard David Hermansdorfer (1931-2003) was a federal judge on the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky.

Hermansdorfer was nominated to the Eastern District of Kentucky by President Richard Nixon on February 16, 1972, to a new seat created by 84 Stat. 294; he was confirmed by the Senate on March 2, 1972, and received commission on March 7, 1972. He served the Eastern District of Kentucky until his resignation on January 31, 1981.[1] Hermansdorfer was succeeded in this position by Henry Wilhoit. Hermansdorfer died on November 17th, 2003.

Early life and education

  • Princeton University, A.B., 1953
  • University of Virginia School of Law, LL.B., 1959[1]

Professional career

  • Private practice, Ashland, Kentucky, 1959-1972[1]

Judicial nominations and appointments

Eastern District of Kentucky

Hermansdorfer was nominated to the Eastern District of Kentucky by President Richard Nixon on February 16, 1972, to a new seat created by 84 Stat. 294; he was confirmed by the Senate on March 2, 1972, and received commission on March 7, 1972. He served the Eastern District of Kentucky until his resignation on January 31, 1981.[1] Hermansdorfer was succeeded in this position by Henry Wilhoit.

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Footnotes

Political offices
Preceded by:
NA-New Seat
Eastern District of Kentucky
1972–1981
Seat #3
Succeeded by:
Henry Wilhoit