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Junell, Robert A.
Born 1947 in El Paso, TX
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas
Nominated by George W. Bush on January 7, 2003, to a seat vacated by Hipolito F. Garcia. Confirmed by the Senate on February 10, 2003, and received commission on February 12, 2003. Assumed senior status on February 13, 2015.
Education:
New Mexico Military Institute, A.A., 1967
Texas Tech University, B.S., 1969
University of Arkansas, M.S., 1974
Texas Tech University School of Law, J.D., 1976
Professional Career:
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas
Nominated by George W. Bush on January 7, 2003, to a seat vacated by Hipolito F. Garcia. Confirmed by the Senate on February 10, 2003, and received commission on February 12, 2003. Assumed senior status on February 13, 2015.
Education:
New Mexico Military Institute, A.A., 1967
Texas Tech University, B.S., 1969
University of Arkansas, M.S., 1974
Texas Tech University School of Law, J.D., 1976
Professional Career:
U.S. Army, 1969-1980
Private practice, Texas, 1977-2003
Nominated to U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas, July 18, 2002; no Senate vote