Background
DeBobes, Richard D. was born on May 5, 1938 in New York City.
DeBobes, Richard D. was born on May 5, 1938 in New York City.
Bachelor, Georgetown University, 1959. Bachelor of Laws, Fordham University, 1962. Master of Laws, The George Washington University, 1972.
Lawyer, military judge Department of the Navy, 1963—1975. Director, international negotiations branch Judge Advisory General of the Navy, 1975—1980. Commander Naval Legal Service Office, Norfolk, Virginia, 1980—1984.
Legislation assistant to chairman Admiral William Crowe Junior Joint Chiefs of Staff, 1984—1989. Counsel United States Senate Armed Services Committee, 1989—1994, Democratic counsel, 1995—2001, counsel, 2001—2003, Democratic staff director, 2003—2007, staff director, since 2007.
