Ralph G. Louk
Ralph G. Louk (August 2, 1925 – June 11, 2016) was the Commonwealth's Attorney for Fairfax County from 1963 to 1967.
The son of William Wesley Louk and Nellie Beahm Louk, Louk was born in Washington, DC and grew up on a farm in Vienna. He attended Fairfax High School, graduating in 1940, then attended Strayer Business College.
Louk worked as a clerk and stenographer for the Southern Pacific Railroad, then served in the Coast Guard from 1943 to 1946.
After leaving the Coast Guard, Louk attended the George Washington University, graduating with an A.A. in 1947 and an LL.B. in 1950. He was admitted to the bar the following year, in 1951.[1]
Louk was appointed substitute trial justice by Judge Paul E. Brown on June 27, 1952.[2]
Louk also served as an Assistant Commonwealth's Attorney from 1952 to 1961.[3]
In February 1963, Louk was appointed as Commonwealth's Attorney to fill the unexpired term of Robert C. Fitzgerald, who resigned to seek a seat in the State Senate.[3]
Louk returned to private practice in 1967.
References
- ↑ "Louk Passes Bar." The Washington Post (1923-1954): 3. Sep 10 1951. ProQuest.Web. 13 Aug. 2016.
- ↑ "Louk New Substitute Judge in Fairfax." The Washington Post (1923-1954): 13. Jun 28 1952. ProQuest. Web. 18 Sep. 2014.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "3 More Candidates to Run in Virginia." The Washington Post, Times Herald (1959-1973): 1. Mar 21 1963. ProQuest. Web. 18 Sep. 2014.
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