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Foley, Roger D.
Born April 28, 1917, in Goldfield, NV
Died January 7, 1996, in Las Vegas, NV
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the District of Nevada
Nominated by John F. Kennedy on June 12, 1962, to a new seat authorized by 75 Stat. 80. Confirmed by the Senate on June 29, 1962, and received commission on July 2, 1962. Served as chief judge, 1963-1980. Assumed senior status on October 29, 1982. Service terminated on January 7, 1996, due to death.
Education:
University of San Francisco School of Law, LL.B.
Professional Career:
Died January 7, 1996, in Las Vegas, NV
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the District of Nevada
Nominated by John F. Kennedy on June 12, 1962, to a new seat authorized by 75 Stat. 80. Confirmed by the Senate on June 29, 1962, and received commission on July 2, 1962. Served as chief judge, 1963-1980. Assumed senior status on October 29, 1982. Service terminated on January 7, 1996, due to death.
Education:
University of San Francisco School of Law, LL.B.
Professional Career:
Deputy district attorney, Clark County, Nevada, 1948-1951
District attorney, Clark County, Nevada, 1951-1955
Private practice, Las Vegas, Nevada, 1956-1958
Attorney general, State of Nevada, 1959-1962