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Anderson, Aldon Junior
Born January 3, 1917, in Salt Lake City, UT
Died March 24, 1996, in Salt Lake City, UT
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the District of Utah
Nominated by Richard M. Nixon on June 17, 1971, to a seat vacated by Albert Sherman Christensen. Confirmed by the Senate on July 22, 1971, and received commission on July 22, 1971. Served as chief judge, 1978-1984. Assumed senior status on December 20, 1984. Service terminated on March 24, 1996, due to death.
Education:
University of Utah, B.A., 1939
University of Utah College of Law (now S.J. Quinney College of Law), J.D., 1943
Professional Career:
Died March 24, 1996, in Salt Lake City, UT
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the District of Utah
Nominated by Richard M. Nixon on June 17, 1971, to a seat vacated by Albert Sherman Christensen. Confirmed by the Senate on July 22, 1971, and received commission on July 22, 1971. Served as chief judge, 1978-1984. Assumed senior status on December 20, 1984. Service terminated on March 24, 1996, due to death.
Education:
University of Utah, B.A., 1939
University of Utah College of Law (now S.J. Quinney College of Law), J.D., 1943
Professional Career:
Staff attorney, Utah State Tax Commission, 1943-1945
Private practice, Salt Lake City, Utah, 1945-1957
District attorney, State of Utah, 1953-1957
Judge, Utah District Court, Second District, 1957-1971