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Arlin Marvin Adams
Former judge · U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit
Arlin Marvin Adams served on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit. Appointed by Richard M. Nixon and confirmed Oct 1, 1969. ABA rating: Exceptionally Well Qualified.
- Appointed by
- Richard M. Nixon
- Confirmed
- Oct 1, 1969
- ABA rating
- Exceptionally Well Qualified
- Born
- 1921
Appointments
- Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third CircuitRichard M. Nixon · Oct 1, 1969 – Jan 2, 1987
Education
- Temple UniversityB.S., 1941
- University of Pennsylvania Law School (now Carey Law School)LL.B., 1947
- Temple UniversityM.A., 1950
Career
Private practice, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1947-1969; Faculty, American Institute of Banking, 1949-1952; Faculty, University of Pennsylvania, 1952-1956; Secretary of public welfare, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, 1963-1966; Board member, Federal Judicial Center, 1985-1987; Private practice, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1987-
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