Nauman Scott

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Nauman Scott

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Prior offices
United States District Court for the Western District of Louisiana

Education

Bachelor's

Amherst College, 1938

Law

Tulane Law School, 1941

Personal
Birthplace
New Roads, La.


Nauman Steele Scott (1916-2001) was a federal judge on the United States District Court for the Western District of Louisiana.

Scott was nominated to the Western District of Louisiana by President Richard Nixon on September 14, 1970, to a new seat created by 84 Stat. 294; he was confirmed by the Senate on October 13, 1970, and received commission on October 15, 1970. From 1976-1984, he served as the chief judge. He assumed senior status on December 4, 1984. He served the Western District of Louisiana until his death on September 19, 2001.[1]

Early life and education

  • Amherst College, B.A., 1938
  • Tulane Law School, LL.B., 1941[1]

Professional career

  • Private practice, Alexandria, Louisiana, 1941-1942
  • U.S. Air Force First Lieutenant, 1942-1946
  • Private practice, Alexandria, Louisiana, 1946-1970[1]

Judicial career

Western District of Louisiana

Scott was nominated to the Western District of Louisiana by President Richard Nixon on September 14, 1970, to a new seat created by 84 Stat. 294; he was confirmed by the Senate on October 13, 1970, and received commission on October 15, 1970. From 1976-1984, he served as the chief judge. He assumed senior status on December 4, 1984. He served the Western District of Louisiana until his death on September 19, 2001.[1] Scott was succeeded in this position by F.A. Little.

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Political offices
Preceded by:
NA-New Seat
Western District of Louisiana
1970–1984
Seat #4
Succeeded by:
F.A. Little