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M. Margaret McKeown

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

M. Margaret McKeown serves on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. Appointed by William J. Clinton and confirmed Mar 27, 1998 by a 80–11 Senate vote. ABA rating: Well Qualified.

Appointed by
William J. Clinton
Confirmed
Mar 27, 1998
Senate vote
80–11
ABA rating
Well Qualified
Born
1951

Appointments

  • Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth CircuitWilliam J. Clinton · Mar 27, 1998

Education

  • University of WyomingB.A., 1972
  • Georgetown University Law CenterJ.D., 1975

Career

Private practice, Seattle, Washington, 1975-1998; Special assistant to the secretary of the interior and special assistant at the White House, 1980-1981

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