David Hittner
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David Hittner is a United States federal judge
.
Born in Schenectady, New York
, Hittner is an Eagle Scout
. He received a B.S.
from New York University
in 1961 and a J.D.
from New York University School of Law
in 1964. He was in the United States Army
Captain from 1965 to 1966. He was in private practice in Houston, Texas
from 1967 to 1978. He was a judge on the 133rd District Court of Texas from 1978 to 1986.
Hittner was a federal judge on the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas
. Hittner was nominated by President Ronald Reagan
on April 22, 1986, to a seat vacated by George E. Cire. He was confirmed by the United States Senate
on June 6, 1986, and received his commission on June 9, 1986. He assumed senior status
on November 11, 2004.
Judge Hittner is currently presiding over the legal proceedings against Allen Stanford. On Friday, June 26, 2009, Stanford walked into the courthouse expecting to be granted freedom after meeting the stringent conditions of the $500,000 bail. However, prosecutors have asked Judge Hittner to reconsider allowing Stanford to go free temporarily, citing he poses a definite flight risk. Hittner agreed, revoked his bail, and remanded Stanford to jail pending his trial.
United States federal judge
In the United States, the title of federal judge usually means a judge appointed by the President of the United States and confirmed by the United States Senate in accordance with Article II of the United States Constitution....
.
Born in Schenectady, New York
Schenectady, New York
Schenectady is a city in Schenectady County, New York, United States, of which it is the county seat. As of the 2010 census, the city had a population of 66,135...
, Hittner is an Eagle Scout
Eagle Scout (Boy Scouts of America)
Eagle Scout is the highest rank attainable in the Boy Scouting program of the Boy Scouts of America . A Scout who attains this rank is called an Eagle Scout or Eagle. Since its introduction in 1911, the Eagle Scout rank has been earned by more than 2 million young men...
. He received a B.S.
Bachelor of Science
A Bachelor of Science is an undergraduate academic degree awarded for completed courses that generally last three to five years .-Australia:In Australia, the BSc is a 3 year degree, offered from 1st year on...
from New York University
New York University
New York University is a private, nonsectarian research university based in New York City. NYU's main campus is situated in the Greenwich Village section of Manhattan...
in 1961 and a J.D.
Juris Doctor
Juris Doctor is a professional doctorate and first professional graduate degree in law.The degree was first awarded by Harvard University in the United States in the late 19th century and was created as a modern version of the old European doctor of law degree Juris Doctor (see etymology and...
from New York University School of Law
New York University School of Law
The New York University School of Law is the law school of New York University. Established in 1835, the school offers the J.D., LL.M., and J.S.D. degrees in law, and is located in Greenwich Village, in the New York City borough of Manhattan....
in 1964. He was in the United States Army
United States Army
The United States Army is the main branch of the United States Armed Forces responsible for land-based military operations. It is the largest and oldest established branch of the U.S. military, and is one of seven U.S. uniformed services...
Captain from 1965 to 1966. He was in private practice in Houston, Texas
Houston, Texas
Houston is the fourth-largest city in the United States, and the largest city in the state of Texas. According to the 2010 U.S. Census, the city had a population of 2.1 million people within an area of . Houston is the seat of Harris County and the economic center of , which is the ...
from 1967 to 1978. He was a judge on the 133rd District Court of Texas from 1978 to 1986.
Hittner was a federal judge on the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas
United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas
The United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas is the Federal district court with jurisdiction over the southern part of Texas...
. Hittner was nominated by President Ronald Reagan
Ronald Reagan
Ronald Wilson Reagan was the 40th President of the United States , the 33rd Governor of California and, prior to that, a radio, film and television actor....
on April 22, 1986, to a seat vacated by George E. Cire. He was confirmed by the United States Senate
United States Senate
The United States Senate is the upper house of the bicameral legislature of the United States, and together with the United States House of Representatives comprises the United States Congress. The composition and powers of the Senate are established in Article One of the U.S. Constitution. Each...
on June 6, 1986, and received his commission on June 9, 1986. He assumed senior status
Senior status
Senior status is a form of semi-retirement for United States federal judges, and judges in some state court systems. After federal judges have reached a certain combination of age and years of service on the federal courts, they are allowed to assume senior status...
on November 11, 2004.
Judge Hittner is currently presiding over the legal proceedings against Allen Stanford. On Friday, June 26, 2009, Stanford walked into the courthouse expecting to be granted freedom after meeting the stringent conditions of the $500,000 bail. However, prosecutors have asked Judge Hittner to reconsider allowing Stanford to go free temporarily, citing he poses a definite flight risk. Hittner agreed, revoked his bail, and remanded Stanford to jail pending his trial.