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Dorr, Richard Everett
Born August 26, 1943, in Jefferson City, MO
Died April 24, 2013, in Houston, TX
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Western District of Missouri
Nominated by George W. Bush on March 21, 2002, to a seat vacated by D. Brook Bartlett. Confirmed by the Senate on August 1, 2002, and received commission on August 2, 2002. Service terminated on April 24, 2013, due to death.
Education:
University of Illinois, B.S., 1965
University of Missouri School of Law, J.D., 1968
Professional Career:
Died April 24, 2013, in Houston, TX
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Western District of Missouri
Nominated by George W. Bush on March 21, 2002, to a seat vacated by D. Brook Bartlett. Confirmed by the Senate on August 1, 2002, and received commission on August 2, 2002. Service terminated on April 24, 2013, due to death.
Education:
University of Illinois, B.S., 1965
University of Missouri School of Law, J.D., 1968
Professional Career:
U.S. Air Force judge advocate, 1968-1973
U.S. Air Force Reserve judge advocate, 1974-1990
Assistant attorney general, State of Missouri, 1968
Private practice, Springfield, Missouri, 1973-2002
Nominated to U.S. District Court for the Western District of Missouri, September 9, 1992; no Senate vote