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Wright, Eugene Allen
Died September 3, 2002, in Seattle, WA
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
Nominated by Richard M. Nixon on June 23, 1969, to a new seat authorized by 82 Stat. 184. Confirmed by the Senate on September 12, 1969, and received commission on September 15, 1969. Assumed senior status on September 15, 1983. Service terminated on September 3, 2002, due to death.
Education:
University of Washington, A.B., 1934
University of Washington School of Law, J.D., 1937
Professional Career:
U.S. Army Reserve colonel, 1934-1965; active service, 1941-1946
Private practice, Seattle, Washington, 1937-1941, 1946-1954
Judge pro tem, Seattle [Washington] Municipal Court, 1948-1952
Lecturer, University of Washington Law School, 1952-1974
Judge, Superior Court of the State of Washington, King County, 1954-1966
Lecturer, School of Communications, University of Washington, 1965-1966
Vice president and senior trust officer, Pacific National Bank, Seattle, Washington, 1966-1969