History of the Federal Judiciary


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Goldberg, Richard W.
Born 1927 in Fargo, ND

Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. Court of International Trade
Nominated by George H.W. Bush on January 8, 1991, to a seat vacated by Paul P. Rao. Confirmed by the Senate on March 21, 1991, and received commission on March 25, 1991. Assumed senior status on April 2, 2001.

Education:
University of Miami, B.B.A., 1950
University of Miami School of Law, J.D., 1952

Professional Career:
Private practice, Fargo, North Dakota, 1953-1954
U.S. Air Force, JAG, 1954-1956
U.S. Air Force Reserve Captain, 1956-1957
Private practice, Washington, DC, 1956-1957
Attorney and advisor, Office of Opinion and Review, Federal Communications Commission, 1957-1958
In-house counsel, Goldberg Feed & Grain Co., West Fargo, North Dakota, 1959-1983
President and CEO, Goldberg Feed & Grain Co., West Fargo, North Dakota, 1969-1983
Member, North Dakota State Senate, 1966-1974
Deputy under secretary for international affairs and commodity programs, U.S. Department of Agriculture, 1983-1989
Private practice, Washington, DC, 1989-1991

 

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