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Cordova, Valdemar Aguirre

Born December 6, 1922, in Phoenix, AZ
Died June 18, 1988

Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the District of Arizona
Nominated by Jimmy Carter on April 30, 1979, to a new seat authorized by 92 Stat. 1629. Confirmed by the Senate on June 19, 1979, and received commission on June 21, 1979. Service terminated on June 18, 1988, due to death.

Education:
University of Arizona College of Law (now James E. Rogers College of Law), J.D., 1950

Professional Career:

U.S. Army, 1940-1945
Private practice, Phoenix, Arizona, 1950-1965, 1967-1976
Judge, Superior Court of Arizona, Maricopa County, 1965-1967, 1976-1979