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Sterling, Ross N.
Born January 18, 1931, in Houston, TX
Died January 14, 1988, in Houston, TX
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas
Nominated by Gerald Ford on April 13, 1976, to a seat vacated by Allen B. Hannay. Confirmed by the Senate on May 6, 1976, and received commission on May 7, 1976. Service terminated on January 14, 1988, due to death.
Education:
University of Texas, B.A., 1956
University of Texas School of Law, LL.B., 1957
Professional Career:
Died January 14, 1988, in Houston, TX
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas
Nominated by Gerald Ford on April 13, 1976, to a seat vacated by Allen B. Hannay. Confirmed by the Senate on May 6, 1976, and received commission on May 7, 1976. Service terminated on January 14, 1988, due to death.
Education:
University of Texas, B.A., 1956
University of Texas School of Law, LL.B., 1957
Professional Career:
U.S. Army, 1951-1954
Law clerk, Hon. John R. Brown, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, 1957-1958
Private practice, Texas, 1958-1976