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Eubanks, Luther Boyd
Born July 31, 1917, in Caprock, NM
Died January 21, 1996, in Oklahoma City, OK
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Western District of Oklahoma
Nominated by Lyndon B. Johnson on July 19, 1965, to a new seat authorized by 71 Stat. 586. Confirmed by the Senate on August 11, 1965, and received commission on August 11, 1965. Served as chief judge, 1982-1986. Assumed senior status on June 30, 1986. Service terminated on August 31, 1987, due to retirement.
Education:
University of Oklahoma, B.A., 1940
University of Oklahoma College of Law, LL.B., 1942
Professional Career:
Died January 21, 1996, in Oklahoma City, OK
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Western District of Oklahoma
Nominated by Lyndon B. Johnson on July 19, 1965, to a new seat authorized by 71 Stat. 586. Confirmed by the Senate on August 11, 1965, and received commission on August 11, 1965. Served as chief judge, 1982-1986. Assumed senior status on June 30, 1986. Service terminated on August 31, 1987, due to retirement.
Education:
University of Oklahoma, B.A., 1940
University of Oklahoma College of Law, LL.B., 1942
Professional Career:
U.S. Army technician, 1942-1945
County attorney, Cotton County, Oklahoma, 1946-1949
State representative, Oklahoma, 1949-1952
Private practice, Walters, Oklahoma, 1950-1956
Judge, Oklahoma District Court, 1956-1965
Member, Judicial Conference of the United States, 1982-1985