Background
McVey, Samuel David was born on March 15, 1955 in Cedar city, Utah, United States. Son of Chester and Betty Gene (Lewis) McVey.
McVey, Samuel David was born on March 15, 1955 in Cedar city, Utah, United States. Son of Chester and Betty Gene (Lewis) McVey.
Bachelor of Science, United States Naval Academy, 1977. Juris Doctor, Brigham Young University, 1983.
Commissioned 2nd lieutenant United States Marine Corps, 1977, advanced through grades to major, 1977-1982. Judge advisory United States Marine Corps, Camp Pendleton, California, 1983-1989. Criminal defense attorney United States Marine Corps, 1983-1984, legal asstance attorney, 1984-1986, civil law attorney Twentynine Palms, California, 1986-1989.
Member Kirton, McConkie & Poelman, Salt Lake City, since 1989. Panel attorney indigent defense panel 4th Appellate District California, since 1986.
Bar: Utah 1983, California 1984, United States District Court Utah 1983, United States District Court (southern district) California 1985. Avocations: family, church and civic activities, athletics, western American history, public speaking.
Note and comment editor Brigham Young University Law Review, 1982-1983.
Lay leader Latter Day Saints Church, Salem, Utah, since 1977. Scoutmaster Boy Scouts American, Salem, 1987. Member American Bar Association, (Outstanding Young Military Lawyer of Year 1986-1987), Utah Bar Association, California Bar Association, United States Naval Academy Alumni Association, Twentynine Palms C. of Chamber (board directors 1986-1988), Order of Coif.
Avocations: family, church and civic activities, athletics, western American history, public speaking.
Married Connie Ray Hanks, June 24, 1977. Children: David, Catherine, Rachel, John, Amy.