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Stanley, Arthur Jehu, Jr.

Born March 21, 1901, in Lincoln County, KS
Died January 27, 2001, in Leavenworth, KS

Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the District of Kansas
Nominated by Dwight D. Eisenhower on June 25, 1958, to a seat vacated by Arthur J. Mellott. Confirmed by the Senate on July 3, 1958, and received commission on July 7, 1958. Served as chief judge, 1961-1971. Assumed senior status on April 1, 1971. Service terminated on January 27, 2001, due to death.

Education:
Kansas City School of Law (now University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law), LL.B., 1928

Professional Career:

U.S. Army sergeant, 1918-1919
U.S. Navy fireman first class, 1921-1925
Private practice, Kansas City, Kansas, 1928-1933, 1945-1958
County attorney, Wyandotte County, Kansas, 1934-1940
State senator, Kansas, 1940-1941
U.S. Army lieutenant colonel, 1941-1945
Member, Judicial Conference of the United States, 1967-1970