Judge Charles Clevert Jr. was appointed by President Clinton to the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin in July 1996. Charles N. Clevert, Jr. was the third child in a family of eight children. Although his parents were of meager means, they strongly encouraged their children to work hard and assured them they would receive college educations.

While still a teenager, Judge Clevert decided to pursue a legal career and was motivated by former Virginia Governor, L. Douglas Wilder, who was then a young sole practitioner. When asked whether his experiences as a judge have matched his expectations, Judge Clevert believes they have.

He finds the work diverse, challenging, and very satisfying, but confesses there just isn't enough time to get as much work done as he would like. The most rewarding aspect of his job is finishing a trial and feeling that both sides have received a fair hearing; but the most difficult part of his job is sentencing young people to long prison terms.

However, his years spent as Assistant U.S. Attorney and Assistant District Attorney have aided him tremendously in this task. Judge Clevert advises aspiring lawyers and judges to develop their analytical skills and communication skills to the fullest. These skills are paramount, he feels, to any successful career.

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