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Speakman, Howard C.

Born May 25, 1892, in Skidmore, MO
Died June 17, 1952

Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the District of Arizona
Nominated by Harry S Truman on March 27, 1946, to a seat vacated by Albert M. Sames. Confirmed by the Senate on April 9, 1946, and received commission on April 13, 1946. Service terminated on June 17, 1952, due to death.

Education:
University of Oklahoma, A.B., 1912
University of Oklahoma College of Law, LL.B., 1915

Professional Career:

Private practice, Oklahoma, 1915-1917
U.S. Army, 1917-1919
Private practice, Phoenix, Arizona, 1920-1930
Deputy county attorney, Maricopa County, Arizona
Judge, Superior Court of Arizona, Maricopa County, Division Three, 1930-1946