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James Emmett Barrett
Former judge · U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit
James Emmett Barrett served on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit. Appointed by Richard M. Nixon and confirmed Apr 21, 1971. ABA rating: Qualified.
- Appointed by
- Richard M. Nixon
- Confirmed
- Apr 21, 1971
- ABA rating
- Qualified
- Born
- 1922
Appointments
- Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth CircuitRichard M. Nixon · Apr 21, 1971 – Nov 7, 2011
Education
- University of Wyoming College of LawLL.B., 1949
Career
U.S. Army, 1942-1945; Private practice, Lusk, Wyoming, 1949-1967; Secretary-treasurer, Niobrara County Republican Central Committee, Wyoming, 1950-1966; Prosecuting attorney, Lusk, Wyoming, 1951-1962; Town attorney, Lusk, Wyoming, 1954-1956; Attorney, Niobrara Consolidated School District, Wyoming, 1952-1962; Attorney general, State of Wyoming, 1967-1971
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