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John Francis Kilkenny

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

John Francis Kilkenny served on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. Appointed by Richard M. Nixon and confirmed Sep 12, 1969. ABA rating: Exceptionally Well Qualified.

Appointed by
Richard M. Nixon
Confirmed
Sep 12, 1969
ABA rating
Exceptionally Well Qualified
Born
1901

Appointments

  • Judge, U.S. District Court for the District of OregonDwight D. Eisenhower · Jul 28, 1959 – Sep 26, 1969
  • Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth CircuitRichard M. Nixon · Sep 12, 1969 – Feb 17, 1995

Education

  • Notre Dame Law SchoolLL.B., 1925

Career

Private practice, Pendleton, Oregon, 1926-1959

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