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Edwin L. Nelson
Former judge · U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Alabama
Edwin L. Nelson served on the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Alabama. Appointed by George H.W. Bush and confirmed Jan 23, 1990. ABA rating: Qualified.
- Appointed by
- George H.W. Bush
- Confirmed
- Jan 23, 1990
- ABA rating
- Qualified
- Born
- 1940
Appointments
- Judge, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of AlabamaGeorge H.W. Bush · Jan 23, 1990 – May 17, 2003
Education
- Samford University, Cumberland School of LawLL.B., 1969
Career
U.S. Navy, 1958-1962; Private practice, Fort Payne, Alabama, 1969-1974
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