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Hansen, Curtis LeRoy

Born April 18, 1933, in Audubon County, IA
Died October 27, 2023

Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the District of New Mexico
Nominated by George H.W. Bush on March 20, 1992, to a new seat authorized by 104 Stat. 5089. Confirmed by the Senate on September 25, 1992, and received commission on October 2, 1992. Assumed senior status on April 18, 2003. Service terminated on October 27, 2023, due to death.

Education:
University of Iowa, B.S., 1956
University of New Mexico School of Law, J.D., 1961

Professional Career:

Law clerk, Hon. Irwin S. Moise, New Mexico Supreme Court, 1961-1962
Private practice, Albuquerque, New Mexico, 1962-1992