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John Joseph Hickey
Former judge · U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit
John Joseph Hickey served on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit. Appointed by Lyndon B. Johnson and confirmed Jun 9, 1966. ABA rating: Well Qualified.
- Appointed by
- Lyndon B. Johnson
- Confirmed
- Jun 9, 1966
- ABA rating
- Well Qualified
- Born
- 1911
Appointments
- Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth CircuitLyndon B. Johnson · Jun 9, 1966 – Sep 22, 1970
Education
- University of Wyoming College of LawLL.B., 1934
Career
Private practice, Rawlins, Wyoming, 1934-1942, 1962-1966; City treasurer, Rawlins, Wyoming, 1935-1940; County attorney, Carbon County, Wyoming, 1939-1942, 1946-1949; U.S. Army captain, 1942-1945; U.S. attorney for the District of Wyoming, 1949-1954; Chairman, Democratic Party of Wyoming, 1954-1958; Governor, Wyoming, 1958-1960; U.S. senator from Wyoming, 1961-1962
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