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Lungstrum, John Watson
Born 1945 in Topeka, KS
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the District of Kansas
Nominated by George H.W. Bush on July 24, 1991, to a seat vacated by Dale E. Saffels. Confirmed by the Senate on October 31, 1991, and received commission on November 5, 1991. Served as chief judge, 2001-2007. Assumed senior status on November 2, 2010.
Education:
Yale University, B.A., 1967
University of Kansas School of Law, J.D., 1970
Professional Career:
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the District of Kansas
Nominated by George H.W. Bush on July 24, 1991, to a seat vacated by Dale E. Saffels. Confirmed by the Senate on October 31, 1991, and received commission on November 5, 1991. Served as chief judge, 2001-2007. Assumed senior status on November 2, 2010.
Education:
Yale University, B.A., 1967
University of Kansas School of Law, J.D., 1970
Professional Career:
Private practice, Los Angeles, California, 1970-1971
U.S. Army lieutenant, 1971-1972
Private practice, Lawrence, Kansas, 1972-1991
Lecturer, University of Kansas School of Law, 1973-1982, 1986, 1989-1991, 1993