John Greene (Utah)
John Thomas Greenewas an Article III federal judge for the United States District Court of Utah. He joined the court in 1985 after being nominated by President Ronald Reagan (R). Greene served on senior status from November 28, 1997, until his death on February 11, 2011.[1]
Education
Greene graduated from the University of Utah with both his bachelor's degree and J.D. degrees, in 1952 and 1955.[1]
Professional career
- 1960-1965: Assistant state attorney general, Utah Attorney General
- 1957-1959: Part-time assistant U.S. attorney, District of Utah
- 1955-1985: Attorney, private practice[1]
Awards and associations
- 1983-1986: Member, Utah Board of Higher Education
- 1980: Chairman, Utah State Building Authority[1]
Judicial nominations and appointments
District of Utah
On the recommendation of Utah U.S. Senator Orrin Hatch (R), Greene was nominated by President Ronald Reagan (R) on March 7, 1985, to a new seat created by 98 Stat. 333. Greene was confirmed by the Senate on April 3, 1985, and received commission on April 4, 1985. Greene later assumed senior status on November 28, 1997. His service ended on February 11, 2011, when he died. Greene was succeeded in this position by Judge Brian Stewart.
See also
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 John Greene Biography at the Federal Judicial Center
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by: NA-New Seat |
District of Utah 1985–1997 Seat #4 |
Succeeded by: Brian Stewart
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| Active judges |
Chief Judge: Robert Shelby • Jill Parrish • Howard Nielson • David Barlow • Ann Marie McIff Allen | ||
| Senior judges |
Tena Campbell • David Sam • Dale Kimball • Brian Stewart (Utah) • Clark Waddoups • David Nuffer • | ||
| Magistrate judges | Dustin B. Pead • Cecelia Romero • Paul Kohler • Daphne Oberg • Jared Bennett • | ||
| Former Article III judges |
Bruce Jenkins • Dee Benson • John Augustine Marshall • Tillman Davis Johnson • Aldon Anderson • Paul Cassell • Albert Christensen • Willis Ritter • David Winder • | ||
| Former Chief judges |
Tena Campbell • Bruce Jenkins • David Sam • Dee Benson • Aldon Anderson • Willis Ritter • David Winder • | ||
