Today is Judge Snow’s final day on the bench!
Judge Snow was appointed as an Immigration Judge in October 2005. He received a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1977 from the College of William and Mary, a Master of Arts degree in 1980 and a Juris Doctorate in 1982, both from the University of Virginia. From 1991 to October 2005, Judge Snow served as principal deputy director for the Office of International Affairs, Criminal Division, Department of Justice (DOJ). He also worked as an adjunct professor of law at the University of Virginia Law School from 1995 to 2005 where he taught international criminal law. In 1989, Judge Snow served as an attorney advisor in the Office of the Legal Adviser, U.S. Department of State. He was a trial attorney from 1984 to 1989 in the Office of International Affairs, Criminal Division, DOJ. Judge Snow served as a trial attorney in the voting section of the Civil Rights Division, Department of Justice, DOJ, from 1982 to 1984. He is a member of the District of Columbia and Virginia Bars.
— From TRAC Immigration
In addition to all of the above achievements, Judge Snow served as the Acting EOIR Director, the Acting Chief Immigration Judge, and as a Temporary Appellate Immigration Judge at the BIA. He is also a Nats fan, a great lunch companion, involved father, mainstay of “senior baseball,” political aficionado, and, as illustrated above, a very sharp dresser. He is widely respected for his fair hearings and thoughtful, scholarly opinions. He did it all with unfailing class and good humor. He will be missed by all.
While no future plans have been announced, he now becomes eligible for membership in the ever expanding “Round Table of Former Immigration Judges.” 🛡⚔️ We would welcome your collegiality and practical scholarship, “Frosty,” ☃️ my friend! Congratulations, and thanks for your decades of distinguished service to our nation and the cause of justice!
Due Process Forever!
PWS
02-26-21