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Harold Lyman Ryan

Former judge · U.S. District Court for the District of Idaho

Harold Lyman Ryan served on the U.S. District Court for the District of Idaho. Appointed by Ronald Reagan and confirmed Dec 16, 1981. ABA rating: Qualified.

Appointed by
Ronald Reagan
Confirmed
Dec 16, 1981
ABA rating
Qualified
Born
1923

Appointments

  • Judge, U.S. District Court for the District of IdahoRonald Reagan · Dec 16, 1981 – Apr 10, 1995

Education

  • University of Idaho College of LawLL.B., 1950

Career

U.S. Navy lieutenant junior grade, 1943-1946; Private practice, Weiser, Idaho, 1950-1981; Prosecutor, Washington County, Idaho, 1951-1952; State senator, Idaho, 1962-1966

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

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