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Ballantine, Thomas Austin, Jr.
Born September 22, 1926, in Louisville, KY
Died February 18, 1992, in Louisville, KY
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Western District of Kentucky
Nominated by Jimmy Carter on September 27, 1977, to a seat vacated by C. Rhodes Bratcher. Confirmed by the Senate on October 12, 1977, and received commission on October 12, 1977. Served as chief judge, 1990-1991. Assumed senior status due to certified disability on November 29, 1991. Service terminated on February 18, 1992, due to death.
Education:
University of Kentucky, B.A., 1948
University of Louisville School of Law (now Louis D. Brandeis School of Law), LL.B., 1954
Professional Career:
Died February 18, 1992, in Louisville, KY
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Western District of Kentucky
Nominated by Jimmy Carter on September 27, 1977, to a seat vacated by C. Rhodes Bratcher. Confirmed by the Senate on October 12, 1977, and received commission on October 12, 1977. Served as chief judge, 1990-1991. Assumed senior status due to certified disability on November 29, 1991. Service terminated on February 18, 1992, due to death.
Education:
University of Kentucky, B.A., 1948
University of Louisville School of Law (now Louis D. Brandeis School of Law), LL.B., 1954
Professional Career:
Private practice, Louisville, Kentucky, 1954-1964
Deputy commissioner, Jefferson County [Kentucky] Circuit Court, 1958-1962
Commissioner, Jefferson County [Kentucky] Fiscal Court, 1962-1964
Judge, Jefferson County [Kentucky] Circuit Court, 1964-1977
Instructor, University of Louisville Law School, 1969-1975