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Benson Everett Legg

Former judge · U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland

Benson Everett Legg served on the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland. Appointed by George H.W. Bush and confirmed Sep 12, 1991. ABA rating: Well Qualified.

Appointed by
George H.W. Bush
Confirmed
Sep 12, 1991
ABA rating
Well Qualified
Born
1947

Appointments

  • Judge, U.S. District Court for the District of MarylandGeorge H.W. Bush · Sep 12, 1991 – Feb 6, 2013

Education

  • Princeton UniversityA.B., 1970
  • University of Virginia School of LawJ.D., 1973

Career

Law clerk, Hon. Frank A. Kaufman, U.S. District Court, District of Maryland, 1973-1974; Private practice, Baltimore, Maryland, 1975-1991

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