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Stevens, Joseph Edward, Jr.
Born June 23, 1928, in Kansas City, MO
Died December 18, 1998, in Kansas City, MO
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri
Nominated by Ronald Reagan on July 9, 1981, to a seat vacated by William R. Collinson. Confirmed by the Senate on September 16, 1981, and received commission on September 18, 1981. Assumed senior status on July 1, 1995. Service terminated on December 18, 1998, due to death.
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Western District of Missouri
Nominated by Ronald Reagan on July 9, 1981, to a seat vacated by William R. Collinson. Confirmed by the Senate on September 16, 1981, and received commission on September 18, 1981. Served as chief judge, 1992-1995. Assumed senior status on July 1, 1995. Service terminated on December 18, 1998, due to death.
Education:
Yale University, B.A., 1949
University of Michigan Law School, J.D., 1952
Professional Career:
Died December 18, 1998, in Kansas City, MO
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri
Nominated by Ronald Reagan on July 9, 1981, to a seat vacated by William R. Collinson. Confirmed by the Senate on September 16, 1981, and received commission on September 18, 1981. Assumed senior status on July 1, 1995. Service terminated on December 18, 1998, due to death.
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Western District of Missouri
Nominated by Ronald Reagan on July 9, 1981, to a seat vacated by William R. Collinson. Confirmed by the Senate on September 16, 1981, and received commission on September 18, 1981. Served as chief judge, 1992-1995. Assumed senior status on July 1, 1995. Service terminated on December 18, 1998, due to death.
Education:
Yale University, B.A., 1949
University of Michigan Law School, J.D., 1952
Professional Career:
U.S. Naval Reserve lieutenant, 1952-1960; active duty, 1952-1955
Private practice, Kansas City, Missouri, 1955-1980
The act of December 24, 1942, 56 Stat. 1083, authorized one judgeship to serve the Eastern and Western Districts of Missouri.