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Charles Lawrence Powell

Former judge · U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Washington

Charles Lawrence Powell served on the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Washington. Appointed by Dwight D. Eisenhower and confirmed Jun 16, 1959.

Appointed by
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Confirmed
Jun 16, 1959
Born
1902

Appointments

  • Judge, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of WashingtonDwight D. Eisenhower · Jun 16, 1959 – Aug 17, 1975

Education

  • University of Washington School of LawLL.B., 1925

Career

Private practice, Seattle, Washington, 1925-1929; Private practice, Kennewick, Washington, 1929-1959; Prosecutor, Benton County, Washington, 1931-1934, 1941-1946; City attorney, Kennewick, Washington, 1934-1944

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From the Federal Judicial Center’s biographical directory of federal judges.

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