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Francis Eugene Worley

Former judge · U.S. Court of Customs and Patent Appeals

Francis Eugene Worley served on the U.S. Court of Customs and Patent Appeals. Appointed by Dwight D. Eisenhower and confirmed Apr 29, 1959.

Appointed by
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Confirmed
Apr 29, 1959
Born
1908

Appointments

  • Associate Judge, U.S. Court of Customs and Patent AppealsHarry S Truman · Mar 8, 1950 – May 4, 1959
  • Chief Judge, U.S. Court of Customs and Patent AppealsDwight D. Eisenhower · Apr 29, 1959 – Dec 17, 1974

Education

  • University of Texas School of Law
  • Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas (now Texas A&M University)

Career

Private practice, Shamrock, Texas, 1935-1941; State representative, Texas, 1935-1940; U.S. representative from Texas, 1941-1950; U.S. Naval Reserve lieutenant commander, 1941-1942; Member, Judicial Conference of the United States, 1961-1972

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