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Theodore McMillian

Former judge · U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit

Theodore McMillian served on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit. Appointed by Jimmy Carter and confirmed Sep 22, 1978. ABA rating: Well Qualified.

Appointed by
Jimmy Carter
Confirmed
Sep 22, 1978
ABA rating
Well Qualified
Born
1919

Appointments

  • Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth CircuitJimmy Carter · Sep 22, 1978 – Jan 18, 2006

Education

  • Lincoln University, MissouriB.S., 1941
  • St. Louis University School of LawLL.B., 1949

Career

U.S. Army, 1942-1946; Private practice, St. Louis, Missouri, 1949-1953; Assistant circuit attorney, St. Louis, Missouri, 1953-1956; Judge, Circuit Court of Missouri, St. Louis Circuit, 1956-1972; Judge, Missouri Court of Appeals, Eastern Division, 1972-1978; Associate professor, University of Missouri, St. Louis, 1970-; Faculty, National College of Juvenile Justice, University of Nevada, 1972-; Associate professor, Webster College Graduate Program, 1977

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