J. Frederick Motz
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J. Frederick Motz is a United States federal judge
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Born in Baltimore, Maryland, Motz received an A.B.
from Wesleyan University
in 1964 and an LL.B. from the University of Virginia School of Law
in 1967. He was a law clerk
, Hon. Harrison L. Winter, U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit from 1967 to 1968. He was in private practice in Baltimore, Maryland from 1968 to 1969. He was an assistant U.S. Attorney of the District of Maryland from 1969 to 1971. He was in private practice in Baltimore, Maryland from 1971 to 1981. He was a U.S. Attorney for the District of Maryland
from 1981 to 1985. His wife, Diana Motz, sits on the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals.
On April 23, 1985, Motz was nominated by President Ronald Reagan
to a new seat on the United States District Court for the District of Maryland
created by 98 Stat. 333. He was confirmed by the United States Senate
on July 11, 1985, and received his commission on July 12, 1985. He served as chief judge from 1994 to 2001.
In July of 2006 Judge Motz rejected the "Wal Mart Law" which would have forced Walmart to spend more money on employee health care. Republicans, including Gov. Ehrlich who was running for re-election, applauded this pro-corporate ruling.
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....
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Born in Baltimore, Maryland, Motz received an A.B.
Bachelor of Arts
A Bachelor of Arts , from the Latin artium baccalaureus, is a bachelor's degree awarded for an undergraduate course or program in either the liberal arts, the sciences, or both...
from Wesleyan University
Wesleyan University
Wesleyan University is a private liberal arts college founded in 1831 and located in Middletown, Connecticut. According to the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, Wesleyan is the only Baccalaureate College in the nation that emphasizes undergraduate instruction in the arts and...
in 1964 and an LL.B. from the University of Virginia School of Law
University of Virginia School of Law
The University of Virginia School of Law was founded in Charlottesville in 1819 by Thomas Jefferson as one of the original subjects taught at his "academical village," the University of Virginia. The law school maintains an enrollment of approximately 1,100 students in its initial degree program...
in 1967. He was a law clerk
Law clerk
A law clerk or a judicial clerk is a person who provides assistance to a judge in researching issues before the court and in writing opinions. Law clerks are not court clerks or courtroom deputies, who are administrative staff for the court. Most law clerks are recent law school graduates who...
, Hon. Harrison L. Winter, U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit from 1967 to 1968. He was in private practice in Baltimore, Maryland from 1968 to 1969. He was an assistant U.S. Attorney of the District of Maryland from 1969 to 1971. He was in private practice in Baltimore, Maryland from 1971 to 1981. He was a U.S. Attorney for the District of Maryland
U.S. Attorney for the District of Maryland
The U.S. Attorney for the District of Maryland is the chief federal law enforcement officer for the State of Maryland. Rod J. Rosenstein is the U.S. Attorney for the District....
from 1981 to 1985. His wife, Diana Motz, sits on the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals.
On April 23, 1985, Motz 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....
to a new seat on the United States District Court for the District of Maryland
United States District Court for the District of Maryland
The United States District Court for the District of Maryland is the Federal district court whose jurisdiction is the state of Maryland....
created by 98 Stat. 333. He was confirmed by the United States Senate
United States Senate
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on July 11, 1985, and received his commission on July 12, 1985. He served as chief judge from 1994 to 2001.
In July of 2006 Judge Motz rejected the "Wal Mart Law" which would have forced Walmart to spend more money on employee health care. Republicans, including Gov. Ehrlich who was running for re-election, applauded this pro-corporate ruling.