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Murphy, Michael R.
Born 1947 in Denver, CO
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit
Nominated by William J. Clinton on July 25, 1995, to a seat vacated by Monroe G. McKay. Confirmed by the Senate on August 11, 1995, and received commission on August 14, 1995. Assumed senior status on December 31, 2012.
Education:
Creighton University, B.A., 1969
University of Wyoming College of Law, J.D., 1972
Professional Career:
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit
Nominated by William J. Clinton on July 25, 1995, to a seat vacated by Monroe G. McKay. Confirmed by the Senate on August 11, 1995, and received commission on August 14, 1995. Assumed senior status on December 31, 2012.
Education:
Creighton University, B.A., 1969
University of Wyoming College of Law, J.D., 1972
Professional Career:
Law clerk, Hon. David T. Lewis, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit, 1972-1973
Private practice, Salt Lake City, Utah, 1973-1986
Judge, Utah District Court, Third District, 1986-1995; presiding judge, 1990-1995