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Vollmer, Richard W., Jr.

Born March 7, 1926, in St. Louis, MO
Died March 20, 2003, in Mobile, AL

Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Alabama
Nominated by George H.W. Bush on March 30, 1990, to a seat vacated by William B. Hand. Confirmed by the Senate on May 11, 1990, and received commission on May 14, 1990. Assumed senior status on December 31, 2000. Service terminated on March 20, 2003, due to death.

Education:
University of Alabama School of Law, LL.B., 1953

Professional Career:

U.S. Navy, 1944-1946, 1950-1952
Claims representative, State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company, 1953-1956
Private practice, Mobile, Alabama, 1956-1990