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Howard Turrentine

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Howard Turrentine
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Nonpartisan
Prior offices:
United States District Court for the Southern District of California
Years in office: 1984 - 2010

Years in office: 1970 - 1984
Education
Bachelor's
San Diego State College, 1936
Law
University of Southern California, Gould School of Law, 1939
Personal
Birthplace
Escondido, CA


Howard Boyd Turrentine was a federal judge on the United States District Court for the Southern District of California. He was nominated by President Nixon in 1970. Turrentine assumed senior status on January 22, 1984. He passed away on August 20, 2010.

Early life and education

  • San Diego State College, A.B., 1936
  • University of Southern California Law School, LL.B., 1939[1]

Professional career

  • Private practice, San Diego, California, 1939-1841
  • Deputy city attorney, San Diego, California, 1940-1941
  • U.S. Navy Lieutenant Commander, 1941-1945
  • Private practice, San Diego, California, 1945-1968
  • Member, Selective Service Appeals Board, 1966
  • Judge, Superior Court, County of San Diego, 1968-1970[1]

Judicial nominations and appointments

Southern District of California

Turrentine was nominated to the United States District Court for the Southern District of California by Richard Nixon on February 19, 1970, to a seat vacated by Fred Kunzel. He was confirmed by the Senate on April 23, 1970, and received his commission on April 24, 1970. Turrentine served as chief judge of the court from 1982-1984. He assumed senior status on January 22, 1984.[1] Turrentine was succeeded in this position by Rudi Brewster.

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Footnotes

Political offices
Preceded by:
Fred Kunzel
Southern District of California
1970–1984
Seat #3
Succeeded by:
Rudi Brewster