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Sparr, Daniel B.

Born June 8, 1931, in Denver, CO
Died November 9, 2006

Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado
Nominated by George H.W. Bush on January 24, 1990, to a seat vacated by John C. Porfilio. Confirmed by the Senate on April 5, 1990, and received commission on April 6, 1990. Assumed senior status on May 1, 2001. Service terminated on November 9, 2006, due to death.

Education:
University of Denver, B.S., 1952
University of Denver College of Law (now Sturm College of Law), J.D., 1966

Professional Career:

U.S. Air Force, 1950-1955
Private practice, Denver, Colorado, 1966-1970, 1971-1974
Office of General Counsel, Mountain States Telephone & Telegraph Co., Denver, Colorado, 1970-1971
Private practice, Lakewood, Colorado, 1974-1975
Judge, Colorado District Court, Second Judicial District, 1977-1990