Barrett, James Emmett Born April 8, 1922, in Lusk, WY Died November 7, 2011, in Cheyenne, WY Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit Nominated by Richard M. Nixon on March 25, 1971, to a seat vacated by John Joseph Hickey. Confirmed by the Senate on April 21, 1971, and received commission on April 23, 1971. Assumed senior status on April 8, 1987. Service terminated on November 7, 2011, due to death. Education: University of Wyoming College of Law, LL.B., 1949 Professional Career: U.S. Army, 1942-1945 Private practice, Lusk, Wyoming, 1949-1967 Secretary-treasurer, Niobrara County Republican Central Committee, Wyoming, 1950-1966 Prosecuting attorney, Lusk, Wyoming, 1951-1962 Town attorney, Lusk, Wyoming, 1954-1956 Attorney, Niobrara Consolidated School District, Wyoming, 1952-1962 Attorney general, State of Wyoming, 1967-1971 Bibliography