Background
Johnston, David Frederick was born on September 9, 1943 in Tiffin, Ohio, United States. Son of Frederick Walter and Aleta Marguerite Johnston.
Administrative and regulatory Admiralty lawyer
Johnston, David Frederick was born on September 9, 1943 in Tiffin, Ohio, United States. Son of Frederick Walter and Aleta Marguerite Johnston.
Bachelor of Arts Chemistry, Oregon State University, 1965. Juris Doctor, Golden Gate University, 1971.
Bar: California 1972, Oregon 1973, United States Court Military Appeals 1974, Supreme Court of the United States Court 1983. Commissioned officer United States Coast Guard, 1965. Sea duty United States Coast Guard Cutter Magnolia, 1966-1967.
Staff attorney United States Coast Guard, 1971-1979.
Department chief United States Coast Guard Marine Safety Office, Norfolk, Virginia, 1979-1982. Appeal decision supervisor United States Coast Guard Headquarters, Washington, 1982-1985, sole practice, 1985.
Committee chairman Clermont School, Fairfax County, Virginia, 1983, board co-chair, 1996—1999, Collins View Neighborhood Association, Portland, 1999—2010, land use co chair. Elder Presbyterian Church, Green Acres Church, Portsmouth, Virginia, 1979, Multnomah Church, Portland, 1986, St. Andrews Church, Portland, 2004. Member of Oregon State Bar, Phi Lambda Upsilon, Phi Kappa Phi.
Married Ona Lee Graham, June 18, 1966. Children: Matthew, Rebecca, Elisabeth, Benjamin.