Background
Hayden, David Lawrence was born on September 27, 1954 in Fort Worth, Texas, United States. Son of Vernon Lawrensia and Lois Virginia (Wilson) Hayden.
Hayden, David Lawrence was born on September 27, 1954 in Fort Worth, Texas, United States. Son of Vernon Lawrensia and Lois Virginia (Wilson) Hayden.
Bachelor of Science, United States Military Academy, 1976. Juris Doctor, University Texas, 1984. Master of Laws, Judge Advocate General School, Charlottesville, Virginia, 1988.
Second in command Lieutenant, United States Army, 1976; advanced through grades to colonel, United States Army, 1999; senior trial counsel, 82d Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, North Carolina, 1984-1987; chief criminal justice, 82d Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, North Carolina, 1987; senior defense counsel III Corps, Trial Defense Svc., Fort Hood, Texas, 1988-1990; chief criminal justice 2nd Armored division, Trial Defense Svc., Fort Hood, Texas, 1990-1991; instructor criminal law, Judge Advocate General School, Charlottesville, Virginia, 1991-1992; chief, senior instructor criminal law, Judge Advocate General School, Charlottesville, Virginia, 1992-1994; senior litigation attorney chief military personnel branch, United States Army Litig. Division, Arlington, Virginia, 1995-1996; staff judge advisory 82d abn division, United States Army, 1996-1998; international negotiator J5 strategic plans & policy, Joint Staff Pentagon, since 1998. Holder MG Hodson chair in criminal law, Judge Advocate General School, 1993.
Chairman advisory committee Albemarle County Special Education, 1993-1994. Member American Bar Association, Texas Bar Association, North Carolina Bar Association, Fort Bragg Bar Association (president 1997-1998), 82d Airborn Division Association, 2d Army Division Association.
Married Donna Marie Pitman, November 18, 1978. 1 child, Gavin.