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Snow, G. Murray
Born 1959 in Boulder City, NV
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the District of Arizona
Nominated by George W. Bush on December 11, 2007, to a seat vacated by Stephen M. McNamee. Confirmed by the Senate on June 26, 2008, and received commission on July 23, 2008. Served as chief judge, 2018-2024. Assumed senior status on October 21, 2024.
Education:
Brigham Young University, B.A., 1984
Brigham Young University, J. Reuben Clark Law School, J.D., 1987
Professional Career:
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the District of Arizona
Nominated by George W. Bush on December 11, 2007, to a seat vacated by Stephen M. McNamee. Confirmed by the Senate on June 26, 2008, and received commission on July 23, 2008. Served as chief judge, 2018-2024. Assumed senior status on October 21, 2024.
Education:
Brigham Young University, B.A., 1984
Brigham Young University, J. Reuben Clark Law School, J.D., 1987
Professional Career:
Law clerk, Hon. Stephen H. Anderson, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit, 1987-1988
Private practice, Phoenix, Arizona, 1988-2002
Judge, Arizona Court of Appeals, 2002-2008