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George La Plata

Former judge · U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan

George La Plata served on the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan. Appointed by Ronald Reagan and confirmed Apr 3, 1985. ABA rating: Well Qualified.

Appointed by
Ronald Reagan
Confirmed
Apr 3, 1985
ABA rating
Well Qualified
Born
1924

Appointments

  • Judge, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of MichiganRonald Reagan · Apr 3, 1985 – Aug 3, 1996

Education

  • Wayne University (now Wayne State University)A.B., 1951
  • Detroit College of Law (now Michigan State University College of Law)LL.B., 1956

Career

U.S. Marine Corps, 1943-1946, 1952-1954; Private practice, Detroit, Michigan, 1956-1979; Judge, Michigan Circuit Court, Sixth Judicial Circuit, 1979-1985; Professor, Detroit College of Law, 1985-1986

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