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Campbell, Tena

Born 1944 in Wendell, ID

Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the District of Utah
Nominated by William J. Clinton on June 22, 1995, to a seat vacated by Bruce S. Jenkins. Confirmed by the Senate on June 30, 1995, and received commission on June 30, 1995. Served as chief judge, 2006-2011. Assumed senior status on January 1, 2011.

Education:
University of Idaho, B.A., 1967
Arizona State University, M.A., 1970
Arizona State University College of Law (now Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law), J.D., 1977

Professional Career:

Private practice, Salt Lake City, Utah, 1977-1981
Deputy county attorney, Salt Lake County, Utah, 1981
Assistant U.S. attorney, District of Utah, 1981-1995