Eastern District of Virginia / Appointed 1985 / Active
Claude M. Hilton
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia
Appointed by President Ronald Reagan in 1985 and confirmed by voice vote, Claude M. Hilton is a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia. He earned a law degree from American University, Washington College of Law in 1966. Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, July 10, 1985
- Appointed by
- Ronald Reagan, 1985
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Education
- Ohio State 1963 · American, Washington College of Law 1966
- Succeeded by
- Liam O'Grady
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Eastern District of Virginia | Reagan (R) | voice |
A per-senator roll-call isn’t shown for this confirmation. The Senate’s recorded roll-call votes begin in 1989; many confirmations (especially before then, and most to the lower courts) were by voice vote or unanimous consent.
Education
Sources
40 years on the Eastern District of Virginia. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).