noting that he was rated “highly qualified” by the Virginia State Bar. Warner and Webb did not support him, so his nomination never received a hearing. Getchell withdrew his nomination from consideration on January 23, 2008. On May 8, 2008, Judge Glen E. Conrad was nominated instead, but his nomination expired at the end of Bush's term. See also George W. Bush judicial appointment controversies Sources Official Justice Department Resume Official White House Biography Biography from McGuireWoods Alliance for Justice Report on E. Duncan Getchell References 1949 births Living people Duke University School of Law alumni Emory University alumni Solicitors General of Virginia United States Air Force reservists Virginia lawyers