Foley, Roger Thomas - Born May 25, 1886, in Sioux City, IA
Died October 9, 1974
Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, District of Nevada Nominated by Franklin D. Roosevelt on March 30, 1945, to a seat vacated by Frank H. Norcross. Confirmed by the Senate on April 10, 1945, and received commission on May 2, 1945. Served as chief judge, 1954-1957. Assumed senior status on April 1, 1957. Service terminated on October 9, 1974, due to death.
Education: University of Chicago Law School, 1910
Professional Career: Private practice, Goldfield, Nevada, 1911-1925 District attorney, Goldfield, Nevada, 1916-1924 Private practice, Los Angeles, California, 1925-1928 Justice of the peace/municipal judge, Las Vegas, Nevada, 1929-1931 Deputy district attorney, Las Vegas, Nevada, 1932-1934 District attorney, Las Vegas, Nevada, 1935-1938 Judge, Nevada District Court, Clark and Lincoln Counties, 1939-1941 Private practice, Las Vegas, Nevada, 1941-1945
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