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Richard Allen Griffin

Active judge · U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit

Richard Allen Griffin serves on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit. Appointed by George W. Bush and confirmed Jun 9, 2005 by a 95–0 Senate vote. ABA rating: Well Qualified.

Appointed by
George W. Bush
Confirmed
Jun 9, 2005
Senate vote
95–0
ABA rating
Well Qualified
Born
1952

Appointments

  • Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth CircuitGeorge W. Bush · Jun 9, 2005

Education

  • Western Michigan University, Honors CollegeB.A., 1973
  • University of Michigan Law SchoolJ.D., 1977

Career

Private practice, Traverse City, Michigan, 1977-1988; Judge, Michigan Court of Appeals, 1989-2005

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