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Guinn, Ernest Allen

Born September 29, 1905, in Palestine, TX
Died June 9, 1974, in El Paso, TX

Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas
Nominated by Lyndon B. Johnson on June 28, 1966, to a new seat authorized by 80 Stat. 75. Confirmed by the Senate on July 22, 1966, and received commission on July 27, 1966. Service terminated on June 9, 1974, due to death.

Education:
University of Texas, B.A., 1925
University of Texas School of Law, LL.B., 1927

Professional Career:

Private practice, El Paso, Texas, 1928-1930, 1954-1966
Assistant city attorney, El Paso, Texas, 1935-1938
City attorney, El Paso, Texas, 1938-1939
County attorney, El Paso County, Texas, 1939-1954