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Robert Manley Parker

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

Robert Manley Parker served on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. Appointed by William J. Clinton and confirmed Jun 15, 1994. ABA rating: Well Qualified.

Appointed by
William J. Clinton
Confirmed
Jun 15, 1994
ABA rating
Well Qualified
Born
1937

Appointments

  • Judge, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of TexasJimmy Carter · Apr 24, 1979 – Jun 17, 1994
  • Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth CircuitWilliam J. Clinton · Jun 15, 1994 – Nov 1, 2002

Education

  • University of TexasB.B.A., 1961
  • University of Texas School of LawLL.B., 1964

Career

Private practice, Gilmer, Texas, 1964-1965; Private practice, Longview, Texas, 1965, 1966-1971, 1972-1979; Administrative assistant, U.S. Rep. Ray Roberts of Texas, 1965-1966; Private practice, Fort Worth, Texas, 1971-1972; Board member, Federal Judicial Center, 1999-2000

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