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Kim R. Gibson

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

Kim R. Gibson served on the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania. Appointed by George W. Bush and confirmed Sep 23, 2003 by a 94–0 Senate vote. ABA rating: Well Qualified.

Appointed by
George W. Bush
Confirmed
Sep 23, 2003
Senate vote
94–0
ABA rating
Well Qualified
Born
1948

Appointments

  • Judge, U.S. District Court for the Western District of PennsylvaniaGeorge W. Bush · Sep 23, 2003 – May 30, 2025

Education

  • U.S. Military AcademyB.S., 1970
  • Dickinson School of Law (now Penn State Dickinson Law)J.D., 1975

Career

U.S. Army, 1966-1978; post judge advocate, 1975-1978; U.S. Army Reserve, 1978-1996; Public defender, Court of Common Pleas of Somerset County [Pennsylvania], 1978-1980; Private practice, Pennsylvania, 1978-1998; Assistant county solicitor and attorney for children and youth services, Somerset County, Pennsylvania, 1980-1988; Solicitor, Somerset County, Pennsylvania, 1988-1998; Judge, Court of Common Pleas of Somerset County [Pennsylvania], 1998-2003

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