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Karl Spillman Forester
Former judge · U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky
Karl Spillman Forester served on the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky. Appointed by Ronald Reagan and confirmed Jul 26, 1988. ABA rating: Qualified.
- Appointed by
- Ronald Reagan
- Confirmed
- Jul 26, 1988
- ABA rating
- Qualified
- Born
- 1940
Appointments
- Judge, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of KentuckyRonald Reagan · Jul 26, 1988 – Mar 29, 2014
Education
- University of KentuckyB.A., 1962
- University of Kentucky College of LawJ.D., 1966
Career
Private practice, Harlan, Kentucky, 1966-1988
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