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John Watkins Oliver
Former judge · U.S. District Court for the Western District of Missouri
John Watkins Oliver served on the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Missouri. Appointed by John F. Kennedy and confirmed Apr 2, 1962.
- Appointed by
- John F. Kennedy
- Confirmed
- Apr 2, 1962
- Born
- 1914
Appointments
- Judge, U.S. District Court for the Western District of MissouriJohn F. Kennedy · Apr 2, 1962 – Apr 25, 1990
Education
- University of MissouriA.B., 1933
- University of Missouri School of LawLL.B., 1936
Career
Private practice, Kansas City, Missouri, 1936-1962
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