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Stephenson, Roy Laverne
Born March 14, 1917, in Spirit Lake, IA
Died November 5, 1982
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Iowa
Nominated by Dwight D. Eisenhower on May 16, 1960, to a seat vacated by Edwin R. Hicklin. Confirmed by the Senate on May 26, 1960, and received commission on May 31, 1960. Served as chief judge, 1961-1971. Service terminated on July 6, 1971, due to appointment to another judicial position.
Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit
Nominated by Richard M. Nixon on June 1, 1971, to a seat vacated by Martin Donald Van Oosterhout. Confirmed by the Senate on June 18, 1971, and received commission on June 22, 1971. Assumed senior status on April 1, 1982. Service terminated on November 5, 1982, due to death.
Education:
University of Iowa, B.A., 1938
University of Iowa College of Law, J.D., 1940
Professional Career:
Died November 5, 1982
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Iowa
Nominated by Dwight D. Eisenhower on May 16, 1960, to a seat vacated by Edwin R. Hicklin. Confirmed by the Senate on May 26, 1960, and received commission on May 31, 1960. Served as chief judge, 1961-1971. Service terminated on July 6, 1971, due to appointment to another judicial position.
Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit
Nominated by Richard M. Nixon on June 1, 1971, to a seat vacated by Martin Donald Van Oosterhout. Confirmed by the Senate on June 18, 1971, and received commission on June 22, 1971. Assumed senior status on April 1, 1982. Service terminated on November 5, 1982, due to death.
Education:
University of Iowa, B.A., 1938
University of Iowa College of Law, J.D., 1940
Professional Career:
U.S. Army Reserve second lieutenant, 1938-1941
Private practice, Mapleton, Iowa, 1940-1941
U.S. Army captain, 1941-1946
Private practice, Des Moines, Iowa, 1946-1953
U.S. attorney for the Southern District of Iowa, 1953-1960