John Decker Butzner

Background

Butzner, John Decker was born on October 2, 1917 in Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States.

Education

Bachelor of Arts, University Scranton, 1939; Bachelor of Laws, University Virginia, 1941.

Career

Private practice law, Fredericksburg, 1941-1958; judge, 15th and 39th Judicial Circuit of Virginia, 1958-1962; United States judge, Eastern District Virginia, 1962-1967; circuit judge, United States Court Appeals (4th circuit), Richmond, Virginia, since 1967; judge for appointment of independent counsel, United States Court Appeals for District of Columbia Circuit, 1988-1998.

Achievements

• John Decker Butzner has been listed as a reputable Federal judge by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Served with United States Army Air Force, 1942-1945. M C.