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John Howland Wood Jr.

Former judge · U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas

John Howland Wood Jr. served on the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas. Appointed by Richard M. Nixon and confirmed Nov 25, 1970. ABA rating: Well Qualified.

Appointed by
Richard M. Nixon
Confirmed
Nov 25, 1970
ABA rating
Well Qualified
Born
1916

Appointments

  • Judge, U.S. District Court for the Western District of TexasRichard M. Nixon · Nov 25, 1970 – May 29, 1979

Education

  • St. Mary's University, TexasB.B.A., 1935
  • University of Texas School of LawLL.B., 1938

Career

Private practice, San Antonio, Texas, 1938-1970; U.S. Navy ensign, 1944-1945; U.S. Naval Reserve lieutenant, 1945-1954

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

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