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John David Kelly
Former judge · U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit
John David Kelly served on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit. Appointed by William J. Clinton and confirmed Jul 31, 1998. ABA rating: Qualified.
- Appointed by
- William J. Clinton
- Confirmed
- Jul 31, 1998
- ABA rating
- Qualified
- Born
- 1934
Appointments
- Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth CircuitWilliam J. Clinton · Jul 31, 1998 – Oct 21, 1998
Education
- St. John's UniversityA.B., 1956
- University of Michigan Law SchoolJ.D., 1959
Career
Attorney, Office of General Counsel, U.S. Department of Defense, 1959-1962; Private practice, Fargo, North Dakota, 1962-1998
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