History of the Federal Judiciary


  Biographical Directory of Federal Judges
Ryskamp, Kenneth L.
Born 1932 in Grand Rapids, MI

Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida
Nominated by Ronald Reagan on March 12, 1986, to a seat vacated by Joe Eaton. Confirmed by the Senate on April 23, 1986, and received commission on April 24, 1986. Assumed senior status on January 1, 2000.

Education:
Calvin College, A.B., 1955
University of Miami School of Law, J.D., 1956

Professional Career:
Law clerk, Hon. Mallory H. Horton, Florida District Court of Appeal, Third District, 1957-1959
Private practice, Miami, Florida, 1959-1986

 

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