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Robert Andrew Ainsworth Jr.

Former judge · U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit

Robert Andrew Ainsworth Jr. served on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. Appointed by Lyndon B. Johnson and confirmed Jul 22, 1966. ABA rating: Exceptionally Well Qualified.

Appointed by
Lyndon B. Johnson
Confirmed
Jul 22, 1966
ABA rating
Exceptionally Well Qualified
Born
1910

Appointments

  • Judge, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of LouisianaJohn F. Kennedy · Sep 21, 1961 – Aug 31, 1966
  • Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth CircuitLyndon B. Johnson · Jul 22, 1966 – Dec 22, 1981

Education

  • Loyola University New Orleans School of LawLL.B., 1932

Career

Private practice, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1932-1961; U.S. Navy lieutenant, 1944; State senator, Louisiana, 1952-1961; president pro tem, 1952-1956, 1960-1961

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