Hug, Procter Ralph Jr. Born 1931 in Reno, NV Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit Nominated by Jimmy Carter on August 29, 1977, to a seat vacated by Benjamin Cushing Duniway. Confirmed by the Senate on September 15, 1977, and received commission on September 15, 1977. Served as chief judge, 1996-2000. Assumed senior status on January 1, 2002. Education: University of Nevada, Reno, B.S., 1953 Stanford Law School, LL.B., 1958 Professional Career: U.S. Navy lieutenant, 1954-1955 Private practice, Reno, Nevada, 1958-1977 Deputy attorney general, State of Nevada General counsel, University of Nevada System, 1972-1976 Civilian aide, secretary of the U.S. Army, 1977 Research Collections