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Michael R. Murphy

Senior judge · U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit

Michael R. Murphy serves on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit. Appointed by William J. Clinton and confirmed Aug 11, 1995. ABA rating: Well Qualified.

Appointed by
William J. Clinton
Confirmed
Aug 11, 1995
ABA rating
Well Qualified
Born
1947

Appointments

  • Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth CircuitWilliam J. Clinton · Aug 11, 1995

Education

  • Creighton UniversityB.A., 1969
  • University of Wyoming College of LawJ.D., 1972

Career

Law clerk, Hon. David T. Lewis, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit, 1972-1973; Private practice, Salt Lake City, Utah, 1973-1986; Judge, Utah District Court, Third District, 1986-1995; presiding judge, 1990-1995

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