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J. Lawrence Irving

Former judge · U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California

J. Lawrence Irving served on the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California. Appointed by Ronald Reagan and confirmed Jul 28, 1982. ABA rating: Exceptionally Well Qualified.

Appointed by
Ronald Reagan
Confirmed
Jul 28, 1982
ABA rating
Exceptionally Well Qualified
Born
1935

Appointments

  • Judge, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of CaliforniaRonald Reagan · Jul 28, 1982 – Dec 31, 1990

Education

  • University of Southern CaliforniaB.S., 1959
  • University of Southern California Law School (now Gould School of Law)LL.B., 1963

Career

U.S. Army, 1954-1956; Private practice, San Diego, California, 1963-1982

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