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Urbom, Warren Keith
Born December 17, 1925, in Atlanta, NE
Died July 28, 2017, in Lincoln, NE
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the District of Nebraska
Nominated by Richard M. Nixon on March 11, 1970, to a seat vacated by Robert Van Pelt. Confirmed by the Senate on April 23, 1970, and received commission on April 24, 1970. Served as chief judge, 1972-1986. Assumed senior status on December 31, 1990. Service terminated on July 28, 2017, due to death.
Education:
Nebraska Wesleyan University, A.B., 1950
University of Michigan Law School, J.D., 1953
Professional Career:
Died July 28, 2017, in Lincoln, NE
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the District of Nebraska
Nominated by Richard M. Nixon on March 11, 1970, to a seat vacated by Robert Van Pelt. Confirmed by the Senate on April 23, 1970, and received commission on April 24, 1970. Served as chief judge, 1972-1986. Assumed senior status on December 31, 1990. Service terminated on July 28, 2017, due to death.
Education:
Nebraska Wesleyan University, A.B., 1950
University of Michigan Law School, J.D., 1953
Professional Career:
U.S. Army technical sergeant, 1944-1946
Private practice, Lincoln, Nebraska, 1953-1970
Adjunct instructor, University of Nebraska College of Law, 1979-1990
Board member, Federal Judicial Center, 1982-1986