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Little, F. A., Jr.
Born October 26, 1936, in Minneapolis, MN
Died March 31, 2024
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Western District of Louisiana
Nominated by Ronald Reagan on September 11, 1984, to a seat vacated by Nauman S. Scott. Confirmed by the Senate on October 11, 1984, and received commission on October 12, 1984. Served as chief judge, 1996-2002. Assumed senior status on May 30, 2002. Service terminated on May 15, 2006, due to retirement.
Education:
Tulane University, B.A., 1958
Tulane University Law School, J.D., 1961
Professional Career:
Died March 31, 2024
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Western District of Louisiana
Nominated by Ronald Reagan on September 11, 1984, to a seat vacated by Nauman S. Scott. Confirmed by the Senate on October 11, 1984, and received commission on October 12, 1984. Served as chief judge, 1996-2002. Assumed senior status on May 30, 2002. Service terminated on May 15, 2006, due to retirement.
Education:
Tulane University, B.A., 1958
Tulane University Law School, J.D., 1961
Professional Career:
Private practice, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1961-1965
Private practice, Alexandria, Louisiana, 1965-1984, 2015-2024
Chief judge, Coushatta Tribal Court, Kinder, Louisiana, 2006-2014