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Hug, Procter Ralph, Jr.
Born March 11, 1931, in Reno, NV
Died October 17, 2019, in Reno, NV
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
Nominated by Jimmy Carter on August 29, 1977, to a seat vacated by Benjamin Cushing Duniway. Confirmed by the Senate on September 15, 1977, and received commission on September 15, 1977. Served as chief judge, 1996-2000. Assumed senior status on January 1, 2002. Service terminated on November 30, 2017, due to retirement.
Education:
University of Nevada, Reno, B.S., 1953
Stanford Law School, LL.B., 1958
Professional Career:
Died October 17, 2019, in Reno, NV
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
Nominated by Jimmy Carter on August 29, 1977, to a seat vacated by Benjamin Cushing Duniway. Confirmed by the Senate on September 15, 1977, and received commission on September 15, 1977. Served as chief judge, 1996-2000. Assumed senior status on January 1, 2002. Service terminated on November 30, 2017, due to retirement.
Education:
University of Nevada, Reno, B.S., 1953
Stanford Law School, LL.B., 1958
Professional Career:
U.S. Navy lieutenant, 1954-1955
Private practice, Reno, Nevada, 1958-1977
Deputy attorney general, State of Nevada
General counsel, University of Nevada System, 1972-1976
Civilian aide, secretary of the U.S. Army, 1977
Member, Judicial Conference of the United States, 1996-2000