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Chilson, Olin Hatfield
Born November 22, 1903, in Pueblo, CO
Died September 28, 1991
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado
Nominated by Dwight D. Eisenhower on February 19, 1960, to a seat vacated by William L. Knous. Confirmed by the Senate on March 1, 1960, and received commission on March 5, 1960. Assumed senior status on December 31, 1973. Service terminated on September 28, 1991, due to death.
Education:
University of Colorado Law School, LL.B., 1927
Professional Career:
Died September 28, 1991
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado
Nominated by Dwight D. Eisenhower on February 19, 1960, to a seat vacated by William L. Knous. Confirmed by the Senate on March 1, 1960, and received commission on March 5, 1960. Assumed senior status on December 31, 1973. Service terminated on September 28, 1991, due to death.
Education:
University of Colorado Law School, LL.B., 1927
Professional Career:
Private practice, La Jara, Colorado, 1927
Private practice, Greeley, Colorado, 1927-1928
Private practice, Loveland, Colorado, 1928-1954
District attorney, Eighth Judicial District, Colorado, 1940-1948
Assistant secretary of the interior, 1956-1957
Undersecretary of the interior, 1957-1958
Private practice, Denver, Colorado, 1958-1960
Member, Judicial Conference of the United States, 1970-1973