Background
Terry, John Alfred was born on May 6, 1933 in Utica, New York, United States. Son of Robert Samuel and Julia Berenice (Collins) Terry.
Terry, John Alfred was born on May 6, 1933 in Utica, New York, United States. Son of Robert Samuel and Julia Berenice (Collins) Terry.
Bachelor of Arts magna cum laude, Yale University, 1954; Juris Doctor, Georgetown University, 1960.
Assistant United States attorney for District of Columbia United States Department Justice, 1962-1967. Staff attorney National Commission Reform of Federal Criminal Laws, Washington, 1967-1968. Private practice law, 1968-1969.
Chief appellate division United States Attorney' General’ s Office for District of Columbia United States Department Justice, 1969-1982. Judge District of Columbia Court Appeals, 1982—2006, senior judge, since 2006.
Member District of Columbia Bar (Board of Governors 1977-1982), American Bar Association, Phi Beta Kappa.