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Harold R. DeMoss Jr.

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

Harold R. DeMoss Jr. served on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. Appointed by George H.W. Bush and confirmed Nov 27, 1991. ABA rating: Qualified.

Appointed by
George H.W. Bush
Confirmed
Nov 27, 1991
ABA rating
Qualified
Born
1930

Appointments

  • Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth CircuitGeorge H.W. Bush · Nov 27, 1991 – Apr 16, 2015

Education

  • Rice Institute (now Rice University)B.A., 1952
  • University of Texas School of LawLL.B., 1955

Career

U.S. Army, 1955-1957; Private practice, Houston, Texas, 1957-1991

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

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