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Fish, A[llen] Joe
Born 1942 in Los Angeles, CA
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas
Nominated by Ronald Reagan on January 31, 1983, to a seat vacated by Patrick E. Higginbotham. Confirmed by the Senate on February 23, 1983, and received commission on February 24, 1983. Served as chief judge, 2002-2007. Assumed senior status on November 12, 2007.
Education:
Yale College, B.A., 1965
Yale Law School, LL.B., 1968
Professional Career:
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas
Nominated by Ronald Reagan on January 31, 1983, to a seat vacated by Patrick E. Higginbotham. Confirmed by the Senate on February 23, 1983, and received commission on February 24, 1983. Served as chief judge, 2002-2007. Assumed senior status on November 12, 2007.
Education:
Yale College, B.A., 1965
Yale Law School, LL.B., 1968
Professional Career:
U.S. Army Reserve sergeant, 1968-1974
Private practice, Dallas, Texas, 1968-1980
Judge, Dallas County [Texas] Ninety-Fifth District Court, 1980-1981
Justice, Fifth Court of Civil Appeals of Texas, 1981-1983