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Kermit Edward Bye

Former judge · U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit

Kermit Edward Bye served on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit. Appointed by William J. Clinton and confirmed Feb 24, 2000 by a 98–0 Senate vote. ABA rating: Well Qualified.

Appointed by
William J. Clinton
Confirmed
Feb 24, 2000
Senate vote
98–0
ABA rating
Well Qualified
Born
1937

Appointments

  • Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth CircuitWilliam J. Clinton · Feb 24, 2000 – Sep 1, 2016

Education

  • University of North DakotaB.S., 1959
  • University of North Dakota School of LawJ.D., 1962

Career

Deputy securities commissioner, State of North Dakota, 1962-1964; Special assistant attorney general, State of North Dakota, 1964-1966; Assistant U.S. attorney, District of North Dakota, 1966-1968; Private practice, Fargo, North Dakota, 1968-2000

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