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Doherty, Rebecca F.
Born 1952 in Fort Worth, TX
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Western District of Louisiana
Nominated by George H.W. Bush on June 27, 1991, to a new seat authorized by 104 Stat. 5089. Confirmed by the Senate on October 31, 1991, and received commission on November 5, 1991. Assumed senior status on June 5, 2017. Service terminated on May 1, 2020, due to retirement.
Education:
Northwestern State University of Louisiana, B.A., 1973
Northwestern State University of Louisiana, M.A., 1975
Louisiana State University, Paul M. Hebert Law Center, J.D., 1981
Professional Career:
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Western District of Louisiana
Nominated by George H.W. Bush on June 27, 1991, to a new seat authorized by 104 Stat. 5089. Confirmed by the Senate on October 31, 1991, and received commission on November 5, 1991. Assumed senior status on June 5, 2017. Service terminated on May 1, 2020, due to retirement.
Education:
Northwestern State University of Louisiana, B.A., 1973
Northwestern State University of Louisiana, M.A., 1975
Louisiana State University, Paul M. Hebert Law Center, J.D., 1981
Professional Career:
Private practice, Lafayette, Louisiana, 1981-1991