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Herbert Theodore Milburn

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

Herbert Theodore Milburn served on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit. Appointed by Ronald Reagan and confirmed Oct 3, 1984. ABA rating: Well Qualified.

Appointed by
Ronald Reagan
Confirmed
Oct 3, 1984
ABA rating
Well Qualified
Born
1931

Appointments

  • Judge, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of TennesseeRonald Reagan · Jun 6, 1983 – Oct 9, 1984
  • Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth CircuitRonald Reagan · Oct 3, 1984 – Apr 1, 2016

Education

  • East Tennessee State UniversityB.S., 1953
  • University of Tennessee College of LawJ.D., 1959

Career

U.S. Army, Security Agency, 1953-1956; Private practice, Chattanooga, Tennessee, 1959-1973; Judge, Tennessee Circuit Court, Hamilton County, Division III, 1973-1983

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