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Edwin L. Nelson

Former judge · U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Alabama

Edwin L. Nelson served on the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Alabama. Appointed by George H.W. Bush and confirmed Jan 23, 1990. ABA rating: Qualified.

Appointed by
George H.W. Bush
Confirmed
Jan 23, 1990
ABA rating
Qualified
Born
1940

Appointments

  • Judge, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of AlabamaGeorge H.W. Bush · Jan 23, 1990 – May 17, 2003

Education

  • Samford University, Cumberland School of LawLL.B., 1969

Career

U.S. Navy, 1958-1962; Private practice, Fort Payne, Alabama, 1969-1974

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From the Federal Judicial Center’s biographical directory of federal judges.

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