Background
Hilton, Claude Meredith was born on December 8, 1940 in Scott County, Virginia, United States. Son of Claude Swanson and Edna (Fletcher) Hilton.
Hilton, Claude Meredith was born on December 8, 1940 in Scott County, Virginia, United States. Son of Claude Swanson and Edna (Fletcher) Hilton.
Bachelor of Science, Ohio State University, 1963; Juris Doctor, American University, 1966.
Deputy clerk of courts, Arlington County, Virginia, 1964-1966;
assistant commonwealth attorney, Arlington County, Virginia, 1967-1968;
commonwealth attorney, Arlington County, Virginia, 1974;
sole practice, Arlington, 1967-1985;
judge, United States District Court (eastern district) Virginia, Alexandria, since 1985. Assistant commonwealth attorney, Arlington, 1967-1968, commonwealth attorney, 1974. Deputy clerk court, Arlington, 1964-1966.
Commissioner in chancery United States Court Appeals (4th circuit), 1976-1985. Board of Governors criminal law section Virginia State Bar,1979-1984, chairman, 1982-1983, member insurance committee, 1981-1985.
Member American Bar Association, Virginia Bar Association, Arlington County Bar Association.
Married Joretta Cabaniss, June 16, 1963. Children: John, Rachel.