History of the Federal Judiciary


  Biographical Directory of Federal Judges
Magill, Frank J.
Born 1927 in Verona, ND

Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit
Nominated by Ronald Reagan on January 21, 1986, to a seat vacated by Myron H. Bright. Confirmed by the Senate on March 3, 1986, and received commission on March 4, 1986. Assumed senior status on April 1, 1997.

Education:
Georgetown University, School of Foreign Service, B.S.F.S., 1951
Columbia University, M.A., 1953
Georgetown University Law Center, LL.B., 1955

Professional Career:
U.S. Navy seaman, 1945-1947
Private practice, Fargo, North Dakota, 1955-1986

 

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