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Robinson, Mary Lou
Born August 25, 1926, in Dodge City, KS
Died January 26, 2019
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas
Nominated by Jimmy Carter on February 23, 1979, to a new seat authorized by 92 Stat. 1629. Confirmed by the Senate on April 24, 1979, and received commission on April 26, 1979. Assumed senior status on February 11, 2016. Service terminated on January 26, 2019, due to death.
Education:
University of Texas, B.A., 1948
University of Texas School of Law, LL.B., 1950
Professional Career:
Died January 26, 2019
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas
Nominated by Jimmy Carter on February 23, 1979, to a new seat authorized by 92 Stat. 1629. Confirmed by the Senate on April 24, 1979, and received commission on April 26, 1979. Assumed senior status on February 11, 2016. Service terminated on January 26, 2019, due to death.
Education:
University of Texas, B.A., 1948
University of Texas School of Law, LL.B., 1950
Professional Career:
Private practice, Amarillo, Texas, 1950-1955
Judge, Potter County [Texas] Court, 1955-1959
Judge, Potter County [Texas] One Hundred and Eighth District Court, 1961-1973
Justice, Seventh Court of Civil Appeals of Texas, 1973-1979; chief justice, 1977-1979