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Sherman Glenn Finesilver

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

Sherman Glenn Finesilver served on the U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado. Appointed by Richard M. Nixon and confirmed Sep 21, 1971. ABA rating: Qualified.

Appointed by
Richard M. Nixon
Confirmed
Sep 21, 1971
ABA rating
Qualified
Born
1927

Appointments

  • Judge, U.S. District Court for the District of ColoradoRichard M. Nixon · Sep 21, 1971 – Dec 31, 1994

Education

  • University of ColoradoB.A., 1949
  • University of Denver College of Law (now Sturm College of Law)J.D., 1952

Career

Assistant city attorney, Denver, Colorado, 1952-1955; Private practice, Denver, Colorado, 1952-1955, 1995-; Judge, Denver County [Colorado] Court, 1955-1962; Judge, Colorado District Court, Second Judicial District, 1962-1971; Member, Judicial Conference of the United States, 1985-1988

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