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Walter Garrett Riddick

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

Walter Garrett Riddick served on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit. Appointed by Franklin D. Roosevelt and confirmed Dec 16, 1941.

Appointed by
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Confirmed
Dec 16, 1941
Born
1883

Appointments

  • Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth CircuitFranklin D. Roosevelt · Dec 16, 1941 – Jul 31, 1953

Education

  • Washington and Lee University
  • University of Arkansas School of LawLL.B., 1908

Career

Attorney, Missouri-Pacific Railroad, 1908-1913; Private practice, Little Rock, Arkansas, 1913-1942

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

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