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Thomas G. Nelson
Former judge · U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
Thomas G. Nelson served on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. Appointed by George H.W. Bush and confirmed Oct 12, 1990. ABA rating: Well Qualified.
- Appointed by
- George H.W. Bush
- Confirmed
- Oct 12, 1990
- ABA rating
- Well Qualified
- Born
- 1936
Appointments
- Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth CircuitGeorge H.W. Bush · Oct 12, 1990 – May 4, 2011
Education
- University of Idaho College of LawLL.B., 1962
Career
Assistant attorney general and chief deputy attorney general, State of Idaho, 1963-1965; U.S. Army Reserve, 1965-1968; Private practice, Twin Falls, Idaho, 1965-1990
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