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Walter Thomas McGovern
Former judge · U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington
Walter Thomas McGovern served on the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington. Appointed by Richard M. Nixon and confirmed Apr 21, 1971. ABA rating: Well Qualified.
- Appointed by
- Richard M. Nixon
- Confirmed
- Apr 21, 1971
- ABA rating
- Well Qualified
- Born
- 1922
Appointments
- Judge, U.S. District Court for the Western District of WashingtonRichard M. Nixon · Apr 21, 1971 – Jul 8, 2021
Education
- University of WashingtonB.A., 1949
- University of Washington School of LawLL.B., 1950
Career
Private practice, Seattle, Washington, 1950-1959; Judge, Seattle [Washington] Municipal Court, 1959-1965; Judge, Superior Court of the State of Washington, King County, 1965-1968; Justice, Supreme Court of the State of Washington, 1968-1971
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