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Frank H. Rudkin

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

Frank H. Rudkin served on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. Appointed by Warren G. Harding and confirmed Jan 9, 1923.

Appointed by
Warren G. Harding
Confirmed
Jan 9, 1923
Born
1864

Appointments

  • Judge, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of WashingtonWilliam H. Taft · Jan 31, 1911 – Jan 18, 1923
  • Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth CircuitWarren G. Harding · Jan 9, 1923 – May 3, 1931

Education

  • Washington and Lee University
  • Read law1887

Career

Private practice, Ellensburg, Washington, 1887-1890; Private practice, North Yakima, Washington, 1890-1901; Judge, Superior Court of the State of Washington, 1901-1905; Justice, Supreme Court of the State of Washington, 1905-1911

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

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