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Richard Alan Enslen

Former judge · U.S. District Court for the Western District of Michigan

Richard Alan Enslen served on the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Michigan. Appointed by Jimmy Carter and confirmed Dec 20, 1979. ABA rating: Well Qualified.

Appointed by
Jimmy Carter
Confirmed
Dec 20, 1979
ABA rating
Well Qualified
Born
1931

Appointments

  • Judge, U.S. District Court for the Western District of MichiganJimmy Carter · Dec 20, 1979 – Feb 17, 2015

Education

  • Wayne State University Law SchoolLL.B., 1958

Career

U.S. Air Force, 1951-1954; Assistant trust officer, First National Bank & Trust Company, Kalamazoo, Michigan, 1958; Private practice, Kalamazoo, Michigan, 1958-1965, 1970-1979; Director, U.S. Peace Corps, Costa Rica, 1965-1968; Judge, Kalamazoo [Michigan] Municipal Court, 1968-1969; Judge, Michigan District Court, 1969-1970

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