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Lodge, Edward J.
Born 1933 in Caldwell, ID
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the District of Idaho
Nominated by George H.W. Bush on October 30, 1989, to a seat vacated by Marion J. Callister. Confirmed by the Senate on November 21, 1989, and received commission on November 27, 1989. Served as chief judge, 1992-1999. Assumed senior status on July 3, 2015.
Other Federal Judicial Service:
U.S. Bankruptcy Judge, District of Idaho, 1988-1989
Education:
College of Idaho, B.A., 1957
University of Idaho College of Law, LL.B., 1961
Professional Career:
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the District of Idaho
Nominated by George H.W. Bush on October 30, 1989, to a seat vacated by Marion J. Callister. Confirmed by the Senate on November 21, 1989, and received commission on November 27, 1989. Served as chief judge, 1992-1999. Assumed senior status on July 3, 2015.
Other Federal Judicial Service:
U.S. Bankruptcy Judge, District of Idaho, 1988-1989
Education:
College of Idaho, B.A., 1957
University of Idaho College of Law, LL.B., 1961
Professional Career:
Private practice, Idaho, 1960-1963
Judge, Canyon County [Idaho] Probate Court, 1963-1965
Judge, Idaho District Court, 1965-1988