John Garrett Penn
Judge, U. S. District Court for the District of Columbia
Nominated by Jimmy Carter on January 19, 1979; Confirmed by the Senate on March 21, 1979, and received commission on March 23, 1979. Served as chief judge, 1992 – 1997. Assumed senior status on 3/31/1998. Service terminated on 9/9/2007, due to death.
Education:
University of Massachusetts, A.B., 1954
Boston University, LL.B., 1957
Princeton University, Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs
Professional Career:
U.S. Army, JAG Corps, 1958-1961
Tax Division, General Litigation Section, U.S. Department of Justice, 1961-1970
Trial attorney, 1961-1965
Reviewer, 1965-1968
Assistant chief, 1968-1970
Judge, District of Columbia Court of General Sessions, 1970-1971
Judge, Superior Court of the District of Columbia, 1971-1979