Background
Roberts, John Derham was born on November 1, 1942 in Orlando, Florida, United States. Son of Junius P. and Mary E. Roberts.
Roberts, John Derham was born on November 1, 1942 in Orlando, Florida, United States. Son of Junius P. and Mary E. Roberts.
Certified, Richmond (Virginia) Business College, 1960; Bachelor of Science, Hampden-Sydney (Virginia) College, 1964; Bachelor of Laws, Washington & Lee University, 1968.
Law clerk, United States District Court, Jacksonville, Florida, 1968-1969; associate, Phillips, Kendrick, Gearhart & Aylor, Arlington, Virginia, 1969-1970; assistant United States Attorney, middle district Florida unites states department Justice, Jacksonville, 1970-1974; assistant United States Attorney, District of Alaska, Anchorage, 1974-1977; United States magistrate judge, District of Alaska, Anchorage, since 1977.
Board of directors Teen Challenge Alaska, Anchorage, 1984-1993. Chairman Eagle Scout Review Board, since 1993. Board directors Alaska Youth for Christ, 1993-1996.
Governors's Prayer Breakfast Committee, since 1994. Member American Bar Association, National Conference Special Court Judges (Executive Board 1985-1992), 9th Circuit Conference Magistrates (Executive Board 1982-1985, chairman 1984-1985), Alaska Bar Association, Anchorage Bar Association, Chi Phi, Psi Chi, Phi Alpha Delta.
Married Malinda K. Swineford, June 11, 1965. 1 child, Kimberlyn Amanda.