Alfred Arraj

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Alfred Arraj
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Nonpartisan
Prior offices:
United States District Court for the District of Colorado
Years in office: 1976 - 1992

Years in office: 1957 - 1976
Education
Law
University of Colorado Law, 1928
Personal
Birthplace
Kansas City, MO


Alfred Albert Arraj was a federal judge on the United States District Court for the District of Colorado.[1] Arraj was nominated by President Dwight Eisenhower on July 2, 1957. He served as chief judge from 1959 until he assumed senior status on August 31, 1976. Arraj served on senior status until his death on October 23, 1992.[1]

Education

  • University of Colorado School of Law, LL.B., 1928[1]

Military service

Arraj served as a Major in the United States Army from 1942 to 1946.[1]

Professional career

Judicial nominations and appointments

District of Colorado

Arraj was nominated by President Dwight Eisenhower on July 2, 1957, to a seat vacated by Judge Jean Breitenstein. He was confirmed by the Senate on August 5, 1957, and received his commission on August 5th. Anderson served as chief judge from 1959 until he assumed senior status on August 31, 1976. He served until his death on October 23, 1992.[1]

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Political offices
Preceded by:
Jean Breitenstein
District of Colorado
1957–1976
Seat #2
Succeeded by:
John Kane