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John Malach Shaw
Former judge · U.S. District Court for the Western District of Louisiana
John Malach Shaw served on the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Louisiana. Appointed by Jimmy Carter and confirmed Sep 25, 1979. ABA rating: Qualified.
- Appointed by
- Jimmy Carter
- Confirmed
- Sep 25, 1979
- ABA rating
- Qualified
- Born
- 1931
Appointments
- Judge, U.S. District Court for the Western District of LouisianaJimmy Carter · Sep 25, 1979 – Dec 24, 1999
Education
- Washington and Lee UniversityB.S., 1953
- Louisiana State University Law School (now Paul M. Hebert Law Center)J.D., 1956
Career
U.S. Army, 1956-1958; U.S. Army Reserve captain, 1958-1964; Private practice, Opelousas, Louisiana, 1958-1979
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