Malcolm Lucas

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Malcolm Lucas
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Prior offices:
United States District Court for the Central District of California
Years in office: 1971 - 1984
Education
Bachelor's
University of Southern California, 1950
Law
University of Southern California, Gould School of Law, 1953
Personal
Birthplace
Berkeley, CA


Malcolm Millar Lucas was a federal judge on the United States District Court for the Central District of California and a justice on the California Supreme Court.

Lucas was nominated to the federal bench by President Richard Nixon on July 8, 1971, to a new seat created by 84 Stat. 294. He was confirmed by the Senate on July 29, 1971, and received commission that same day. He served the Central District of California until his resignation on April 6, 1984. Lucas was succeeded in this position by William Rea.

In 1984, Lucas was appointed to the California Supreme Court by Republican Governor George Deukmejian. In 1987, Gov. Deukmejian elevated Justice Lucas to chief justice. Lucas retired from the court in 1996.[1] He was succeeded by Justice Ronald George.

Malcolm Lucas died on September 28, 2016.[1]

Early life and education

  • University of Southern California, B.A., 1950
  • University of Southern California Gould School of Law, LL.B., 1953

Professional career

  • 1987-1996: Chief justice

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Footnotes

Political offices
Preceded by:
NA-New Seat
Central District of California
1971–1984
Seat #16
Succeeded by:
William Rea