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Harris Kenneth Wangelin

Former judge · U.S. District Court for the Western District of Missouri

Harris Kenneth Wangelin served on the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Missouri. Appointed by Richard M. Nixon and confirmed Dec 17, 1970. ABA rating: Qualified.

Appointed by
Richard M. Nixon
Confirmed
Dec 17, 1970
ABA rating
Qualified
Born
1913

Appointments

  • Judge, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of MissouriRichard M. Nixon · Dec 17, 1970 – Jun 10, 1987
  • Judge, U.S. District Court for the Western District of MissouriRichard M. Nixon · Dec 17, 1970 – Jun 10, 1987

Education

  • Iberia Academy & Junior College, MissouriA.A., 1932
  • University of Missouri School of LawJ.D., 1936

Career

Private practice, Van Buren, Missouri, 1936-1937; Adjuster, Maryland Casualty Company, Missouri, 1937-1942; U.S. Navy lieutenant senior grade, 1942-1945; Private practice, Poplar Bluff, Missouri, 1945-1970

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