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Henry Rupert Wilhoit Jr.

Former judge · U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky

Henry Rupert Wilhoit Jr. served on the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky. Appointed by Ronald Reagan and confirmed Sep 25, 1981. ABA rating: Well Qualified.

Appointed by
Ronald Reagan
Confirmed
Sep 25, 1981
ABA rating
Well Qualified
Born
1935

Appointments

  • Judge, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of KentuckyRonald Reagan · Sep 25, 1981 – Sep 12, 2022

Education

  • University of Kentucky College of LawLL.B., 1960

Career

Private practice, Grayson, Kentucky, 1960-1981; City attorney, Grayson, Kentucky, 1962-1966; County attorney, Carter County, Kentucky, 1966-1970

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

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