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Anderson, J. Blaine
Born January 19, 1922, in Trenton, UT
Died April 16, 1988, in Boise, ID
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the District of Idaho
Nominated by Richard M. Nixon on December 1, 1971, to a seat vacated by Fred M. Taylor. Confirmed by the Senate on December 4, 1971, and received commission on December 9, 1971. Service terminated on July 23, 1976, due to appointment to another judicial position.
Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
Nominated by Gerald Ford on June 18, 1976, to a seat vacated by Montgomery Oliver Koelsch. Confirmed by the Senate on July 2, 1976, and received commission on July 2, 1976. Service terminated on April 16, 1988, due to death.
Education:
University of Idaho College of Law, J.D., 1949
Professional Career:
Died April 16, 1988, in Boise, ID
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the District of Idaho
Nominated by Richard M. Nixon on December 1, 1971, to a seat vacated by Fred M. Taylor. Confirmed by the Senate on December 4, 1971, and received commission on December 9, 1971. Service terminated on July 23, 1976, due to appointment to another judicial position.
Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
Nominated by Gerald Ford on June 18, 1976, to a seat vacated by Montgomery Oliver Koelsch. Confirmed by the Senate on July 2, 1976, and received commission on July 2, 1976. Service terminated on April 16, 1988, due to death.
Education:
University of Idaho College of Law, J.D., 1949
Professional Career:
Private practice, Blackfoot, Idaho, 1949-1971