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Harry Pregerson

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

Harry Pregerson served on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. Appointed by Jimmy Carter and confirmed Oct 31, 1979. ABA rating: Well Qualified.

Appointed by
Jimmy Carter
Confirmed
Oct 31, 1979
ABA rating
Well Qualified
Born
1923

Appointments

  • Judge, U.S. District Court for the Central District of CaliforniaLyndon B. Johnson · Dec 7, 1967 – Nov 6, 1979
  • Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth CircuitJimmy Carter · Oct 31, 1979 – Nov 25, 2017

Education

  • University of California, Los AngelesB.A., 1947
  • University of California, Berkeley, School of LawLL.B., 1950

Career

U.S. Marine Corps first lieutenant, 1944-1946; Private practice, Los Angeles, California, 1951-1953; Private practice, Van Nuys, California, 1953-1965; Judge, Los Angeles [California] Municipal Court, 1965-1966; Judge, Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles, 1966-1967

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