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Samuel B. Kent

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

Samuel B. Kent served on the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas. Appointed by George H.W. Bush and confirmed Sep 28, 1990. ABA rating: Well Qualified.

Appointed by
George H.W. Bush
Confirmed
Sep 28, 1990
ABA rating
Well Qualified
Born
1949

Appointments

  • Judge, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of TexasGeorge H.W. Bush · Sep 28, 1990 – Jun 30, 2009

Education

  • University of TexasB.A., 1971
  • University of Texas School of LawJ.D., 1975

Career

Private practice, Galveston, Texas, 1975-1990

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From the Federal Judicial Center’s biographical directory of federal judges.

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