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McKibben, Howard D.
Born 1940 in Virginia, IL
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the District of Nevada
Nominated by Ronald Reagan on September 28, 1984, to a new seat authorized by 98 Stat. 333. Confirmed by the Senate on October 4, 1984, and received commission on October 4, 1984. Served as chief judge, 1997-2002. Assumed senior status on April 1, 2005.
Education:
Bradley University, B.S., 1962
University of Pittsburgh, M.P.A., 1964
University of Michigan Law School, J.D., 1967
Professional Career:
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the District of Nevada
Nominated by Ronald Reagan on September 28, 1984, to a new seat authorized by 98 Stat. 333. Confirmed by the Senate on October 4, 1984, and received commission on October 4, 1984. Served as chief judge, 1997-2002. Assumed senior status on April 1, 2005.
Education:
Bradley University, B.S., 1962
University of Pittsburgh, M.P.A., 1964
University of Michigan Law School, J.D., 1967
Professional Career:
Private practice, Minden, Nevada, 1967-1971
Deputy district attorney, Douglas County, Nevada, 1969-1971
District attorney, Douglas County, Nevada, 1971-1977
Judge, Nevada District Court, Ninth Judicial District, 1977-1984