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Doty, David Singleton
Born 1929 in Anoka, MN
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota
Nominated by Ronald Reagan on February 5, 1987, to a seat vacated by Miles W. Lord. Confirmed by the Senate on May 7, 1987, and received commission on May 8, 1987. Assumed senior status on June 30, 1998.
Education:
University of Minnesota, B.A., 1952
University of Minnesota Law School, J.D., 1961
Professional Career:
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota
Nominated by Ronald Reagan on February 5, 1987, to a seat vacated by Miles W. Lord. Confirmed by the Senate on May 7, 1987, and received commission on May 8, 1987. Assumed senior status on June 30, 1998.
Education:
University of Minnesota, B.A., 1952
University of Minnesota Law School, J.D., 1961
Professional Career:
U.S. Marine Corps captain, 1952-1958
Private practice, St. Paul, Minnesota, 1961-1962
Private practice, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 1962-1987
Special assistant attorney general, State of Minnesota, 1968-1969