David J. Novak

Type: Person

As of November 2026, David J. Novak has been mentioned in 6 episodes across 2 podcasts, first heard Jan 2026 on MeidasTouch. David J. Novak is referenced in several episodes of MeidasTouch as a federal judge in the Eastern District of Virginia. He is noted for issuing significant orders regarding the conduct of DOJ attorney Halligan, including a memorandum barring her from using the 'U.S. Attorney' title and questioning her role, which led to discussions about potential disciplinary actions. His actions have drawn both criticism and support, highlighting tensions between judicial authority and the DOJ.

U.S. federal judge (Eastern District of Virginia, as described in episode) at U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia (as described in episode) specializing in Federal judiciary, Court sanctions/discipline (general).

David J. Novak at a glance
Mentioned in6 episodes on 2 podcasts (as of November 2026)
First heardJan 2026 on MeidasTouch
RoleUnclear from transcript (insufficient disambiguation)

What do podcasts say about David J. Novak?

4 quotes, recorded on MeidasTouch.

How do different shows talk about David J. Novak?

2 shows discussed David J. Novak in these episodes.

Who talks about David J. Novak on podcasts?

David J. Novak came up; the most recent mention was Feb 2026 on MeidasTouch.

What is David J. Novak mentioned alongside?

David J. Novak is most often mentioned alongside Virginia Rule of Professional Conduct 3.3(a), Innocence Project and The White House.

Mentioned together: Virginia Rule of Professional Conduct 3.3(a), Innocence Project, The White House, Eastern District of Virginia, United States of America, midasplus.com, Latitia James, United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia, United States Department of Justice, Lindsay Halligan