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Wilbur Dawson Owens Jr.

Former judge · U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Georgia

Wilbur Dawson Owens Jr. served on the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Georgia. Appointed by Richard M. Nixon and confirmed Feb 17, 1972. ABA rating: Qualified.

Appointed by
Richard M. Nixon
Confirmed
Feb 17, 1972
ABA rating
Qualified
Born
1930

Appointments

  • Judge, U.S. District Court for the Middle District of GeorgiaRichard M. Nixon · Feb 17, 1972 – Apr 28, 2010

Education

  • University of Georgia School of LawLL.B., 1952

Career

U.S. Air Force, 1952-1954; U.S. Air Force Reserve, 1954-1968; Private practice, Albany, Georgia, 1954-1955; Vice president and trust officer, Bank of Albany [Georgia], 1955-1959; Secretary-treasurer, Southeastern Mortgage Company, Albany, Georgia, 1959-1962; Assistant U.S. attorney, Middle District of Georgia, 1962-1965; Private practice, Macon, Georgia, 1965-1972

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