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Hatch, Carl A.
Born November 27, 1889, in Kirwan, KS
Died September 15, 1963, in NM
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the District of New Mexico
Nominated by Harry S Truman on January 13, 1949, to a seat vacated by Colin Neblett. Confirmed by the Senate on January 17, 1949, and received commission on January 21, 1949. Served as chief judge, 1954-1963. Assumed senior status on April 5, 1963. Service terminated on September 15, 1963, due to death.
Education:
Cumberland School of Law, LL.B., 1912
Professional Career:
Died September 15, 1963, in NM
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the District of New Mexico
Nominated by Harry S Truman on January 13, 1949, to a seat vacated by Colin Neblett. Confirmed by the Senate on January 17, 1949, and received commission on January 21, 1949. Served as chief judge, 1954-1963. Assumed senior status on April 5, 1963. Service terminated on September 15, 1963, due to death.
Education:
Cumberland School of Law, LL.B., 1912
Professional Career:
Private practice, El Dorado, Oklahoma, 1912-1916
Private practice, Clovis, New Mexico, 1916, 1929-1933
Assistant attorney general, State of New Mexico, 1917-1918
Collector of internal revenue, State of New Mexico, 1919-1922
Judge, New Mexico District Court, Ninth Judicial District, 1923-1929
U.S. senator from New Mexico, 1933-1949