Robin Davis
| Robin Davis | |
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| Justice for the Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office November 5, 1996 | |
| Appointed by | Gaston Caperton |
| Preceded by | Franklin Cleckley |
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| Born | April 6, 1956 Boone, West Virginia, U.S. |
| Alma mater | West Virginia Wesleyan College West Virginia University, Morgantown |
Robin Jean Davis (born April 6, 1956[1]) is an American jurist serving as Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia.
Early life
Davis was born in Boone County, West Virginia. She received a bachelor’s degree from West Virginia Wesleyan College in 1978, and master’s and law degrees from West Virginia University in 1982.[1]
Career
From 1982 until 1996, Davis practiced law in West Virginia, concentrating on employee benefits and domestic relations.[1] In 1996, Davis was appointed by Governor Gaston Caperton to replace Justice Franklin Cleckley. In 1996, she was elected to fill the unexpired term and was re-elected to a full twelve-year term in 2000. Davis served one year terms as Chief Justice in 1998, 2002, 2006, 2007 and 2010, is currently serving her sixth one year term as Chief Justice and is the senior justice on the court.[1]
Media attention
Davis is featured in Laurence Leamer's 2013 nonfiction book, The Price of Justice: A True Story of Greed and Corruption in Coal Country.[2]
Private life
David is married to Scott Segal. They have one son, Oliver.[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Justice Robin J. Davis, Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia
- ↑ http://www.wvgazette.com/Opinion/OpEdCommentaries/201305100118
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| Preceded by Franklin Cleckley |
Justice for the Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia 1996–present |
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