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Francis Joseph Boyle

Former judge · U.S. District Court for the District of Rhode Island

Francis Joseph Boyle served on the U.S. District Court for the District of Rhode Island. Appointed by Jimmy Carter and confirmed Jun 30, 1977. ABA rating: Qualified.

Appointed by
Jimmy Carter
Confirmed
Jun 30, 1977
ABA rating
Qualified
Born
1927

Appointments

  • Judge, U.S. District Court for the District of Rhode IslandJimmy Carter · Jun 30, 1977 – Sep 11, 2006

Education

  • Boston College Law SchoolJ.D., 1952

Career

U.S. Navy, 1945-1946; Private practice, Pawtucket, Rhode Island, 1953; Private practice, Newport, Rhode Island, 1953-1977; Member, Judicial Conference of the United States, 1991-1994

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From the Federal Judicial Center’s biographical directory of federal judges.

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