History of the Federal Judiciary


  Biographical Directory of Federal Judges
Voorhees, Donald S.
Born July 30, 1916, in Leavenworth, KS
Died July 7, 1989

Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court, Western District of Washington
Nominated by Richard M. Nixon on May 28, 1974, to a seat vacated by William T. Beeks. Confirmed by the Senate on June 13, 1974, and received commission on June 20, 1974. Assumed senior status on November 30, 1986. Service terminated on July 7, 1989, due to death.

Education:
University of Kansas, A.B., 1938
Harvard Law School, J.D., 1946

Professional Career:
U.S. Naval Reserve Lieutenant, 1942-1946
Private practice, Tulsa, Oklahoma, 1946-1947
Private practice, Seattle, Washington, 1947-1974

 

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