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Kent, Samuel B.
Born 1949 in Denver, CO
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas
Nominated by George H.W. Bush on August 3, 1990, to a seat vacated by Hugh Gibson. Confirmed by the Senate on September 28, 1990, and received commission on October 1, 1990. Service terminated on June 30, 2009, due to resignation.
Education:
University of Texas, B.A., 1971
University of Texas School of Law, J.D., 1975
Professional Career:
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas
Nominated by George H.W. Bush on August 3, 1990, to a seat vacated by Hugh Gibson. Confirmed by the Senate on September 28, 1990, and received commission on October 1, 1990. Service terminated on June 30, 2009, due to resignation.
Education:
University of Texas, B.A., 1971
University of Texas School of Law, J.D., 1975
Professional Career:
Private practice, Galveston, Texas, 1975-1990
Miscellaneous Information:Impeached by the U.S. House of Representatives, June 19, 2009; charges dismissed following resignation