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J. Blaine Anderson

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

J. Blaine Anderson served on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. Appointed by Gerald Ford and confirmed Jul 2, 1976. ABA rating: Qualified.

Appointed by
Gerald Ford
Confirmed
Jul 2, 1976
ABA rating
Qualified
Born
1922

Appointments

  • Judge, U.S. District Court for the District of IdahoRichard M. Nixon · Dec 4, 1971 – Jul 23, 1976
  • Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth CircuitGerald Ford · Jul 2, 1976 – Apr 16, 1988

Education

  • University of Idaho College of LawJ.D., 1949

Career

Private practice, Blackfoot, Idaho, 1949-1971

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