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Webb, Rodney Scott
Born June 21, 1935, in Cavalier, ND
Died August 9, 2009, in Fargo, ND
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the District of North Dakota
Nominated by Ronald Reagan on May 5, 1987, to a seat vacated by Paul Benson. Confirmed by the Senate on December 19, 1987, and received commission on December 21, 1987. Served as chief judge, 1993-2001. Assumed senior status on December 31, 2001. Service terminated on August 9, 2009, due to death.
Education:
University of North Dakota, B.S., 1957
University of North Dakota School of Law, J.D., 1959
Professional Career:
Died August 9, 2009, in Fargo, ND
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the District of North Dakota
Nominated by Ronald Reagan on May 5, 1987, to a seat vacated by Paul Benson. Confirmed by the Senate on December 19, 1987, and received commission on December 21, 1987. Served as chief judge, 1993-2001. Assumed senior status on December 31, 2001. Service terminated on August 9, 2009, due to death.
Education:
University of North Dakota, B.S., 1957
University of North Dakota School of Law, J.D., 1959
Professional Career:
Private practice, Grafton, North Dakota, 1959-1981
State's attorney, Walsh County, North Dakota, 1967-1974
Special assistant attorney general, State of North Dakota, 1970-1981
Judge, Grafton [North Dakota] Municipal Court, 1975-1981
U.S. attorney for the District of North Dakota, 1981-1987