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Lewis, David Thomas
Born April 25, 1912, in Salt Lake City, UT
Died September 28, 1983, in Salt Lake City, UT
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit
Nominated by Dwight D. Eisenhower on May 17, 1956, to a seat vacated by Orie Leon Phillips. Confirmed by the Senate on June 4, 1956, and received commission on June 5, 1956. Served as chief judge, 1970-1977. Assumed senior status on December 3, 1977. Service terminated on September 28, 1983, due to death.
Education:
University of Utah, B.A., 1935
University of Utah College of Law (now S.J. Quinney College of Law), J.D., 1937
Professional Career:
Died September 28, 1983, in Salt Lake City, UT
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit
Nominated by Dwight D. Eisenhower on May 17, 1956, to a seat vacated by Orie Leon Phillips. Confirmed by the Senate on June 4, 1956, and received commission on June 5, 1956. Served as chief judge, 1970-1977. Assumed senior status on December 3, 1977. Service terminated on September 28, 1983, due to death.
Education:
University of Utah, B.A., 1935
University of Utah College of Law (now S.J. Quinney College of Law), J.D., 1937
Professional Career:
Private practice, Salt Lake City, Utah, 1938-1950
U.S. Army, 1945-1946
State representative, Utah, 1947-1948
Judge, Utah District Court, 1950-1956
Member, Judicial Conference of the United States, 1970-1977