Mecklenburg County native Graham Mullen worked his way up to the position of judge of the federal court of the Western District of North Carolina through a determined, disciplined effort.
Judge James C. Fox, chief United States district judge for the Eastern District of North Carolina since 1990, is known for his sharp legal skills and many personal interests.
Born in Angier, Franklin T. Dupree, Jr., senior federal judge in the Eastern District Court of North Carolina, is known for his integrity, hard work, and fairness.
Malcolm J. Howard is a decorated Vietnam veteran and presidential counsel. His determination to succeed led him from a small farm through West Point and Wake Forest Law School to the federal bench.
Lacy H. Thornburg's career in law has included stints as a small-town lawyer in Sylva, three-term legislator, superior court judge, and North Carolina Attorney General. In 1994, he was appointed to a federal judgeship.
Judge William L. Osteen Jr., son of former judge William L. Osteen Sr., became federal district judge for the Middle District of North Carolina in 2007. This article serves as a biography for Judge Osteen Jr. and highlights the work he has done throughout his career.
Judge William L. Osteen Jr., son of former judge William L. Osteen Sr., became federal district judge for the Middle District of North Carolina in 2007. This article serves as a biography for Judge Osteen Jr. and highlights the work he has done throughout his career.