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Neill, Marshall Allen
Born August 23, 1914, in Pullman, WA
Died October 6, 1979
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Washington
Nominated by Richard M. Nixon on June 13, 1972, to a seat vacated by Charles L. Powell. Confirmed by the Senate on August 2, 1972, and received commission on August 9, 1972. Served as chief judge, 1973-1979. Service terminated on October 6, 1979, due to death.
Education:
Washington State College, B.A., 1935
University of Idaho College of Law, J.D., 1938
Professional Career:
Died October 6, 1979
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Washington
Nominated by Richard M. Nixon on June 13, 1972, to a seat vacated by Charles L. Powell. Confirmed by the Senate on August 2, 1972, and received commission on August 9, 1972. Served as chief judge, 1973-1979. Service terminated on October 6, 1979, due to death.
Education:
Washington State College, B.A., 1935
University of Idaho College of Law, J.D., 1938
Professional Career:
Private practice, Pullman, Washington, 1938-1967
City attorney, Pullman, Washington, 1939-1952
U.S. Navy lieutenant junior grade, 1944-1946
Assistant attorney general, State of Washington, 1946-1967
Lecturer, Washington State University, 1946-1957
State representative, Washington, 1949-1956
State senator, Washington, 1957-1967
Associate justice, Supreme Court of the State of Washington, 1967-1972