Annice M. Wagner

Annice M. Wagner (born September 9, 1937) is a former judge of the District of Columbia Court of Appeals. She served as Chief Judge from 1994 to 2005.

Annice M. Wagner
Senior Judge of the District of Columbia Court of Appeals
In office 2005–2013
Chief Judge of the District of Columbia Court of Appeals
In office 1994–2005
Preceded by	Judith W. Rogers
Succeeded by	Eric T. Washington
Judge of the District of Columbia Court of Appeals
In office 1990–2005
Nominated by	George H. W. Bush
Preceded by	Julia Cooper Mack
Succeeded by	John R. Fisher
Judge of the Superior Court of the District of Columbia
In office 1977–1990
Nominated by	Jimmy Carter
Preceded by	Harry T. Alexander
Succeeded by	Wendell P. Gardner
Personal details
Born	(1937-09-09) September 9, 1937 Washington, D.C.
Spouse	Charles Wagner
Children	Alison E. McBryde
Alma mater	Wayne State University (BA, LLB)

Biography

Born and raised in Washington, D.C., Wagner attended the city's prestigious Dunbar High School, graduating in 1955. She earned her undergraduate and law degrees at Wayne State University in 1959 and 1962, respectively. After law school, Wagner spent a decade in private practice in Washington, including at Houston & Gardner, also home to her future colleagues Emmet G. Sullivan and Theodore R. Newman, Jr. From 1973 to 1975, Wagner served as general counsel of the National Capital Housing Authority, predecessor to the District of Columbia Housing Authority. In 1975, Wagner was appointed People's Counsel, an office of the District of Columbia government that represents and advocates for utility consumers.

D.C. Judgeship

In June 1977, Wagner became a judge of the Superior Court of the District of Columbia, and in 1990 she was elevated to the Court of Appeals. She was designated chief judge on June 13, 1994, and redesignated to that position in 1998 and 2002. Under her leadership, relations within the court became more collegial and harmonious. In 2005, she took senior status, and in 2013 she retired from the bench.