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Oliver Seth

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Oliver Seth
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Nonpartisan
Prior offices:
United States Court of Appeals for the 10th Circuit
Years in office: 1984 - 1996

Years in office: 1962 - 1984
Education
Bachelor's
Stanford University, 1937
Law
Yale Law, 1940
Personal
Birthplace
Albuquerque, NM


Oliver Seth (1915-1996) was a federal judge on the United States Court of Appeals for the 10th Circuit. Seth was nominated by President John F. Kennedy on May 24, 1962, to a seat vacated by Sam Gilbert Bratton. Seth was confirmed by the Senate on June 11, 1962, and received his commission on June 20, 1962. He served as chief judge from 1977 until he assumed senior status on December 25, 1984. Seth served until his death on March 27, 1996.[1]

Education

Seth received his undergraduate degree from Stanford University in 1937 and a LL.B. from Yale Law School in 1940.[1]

Military service

Seth served in the United States Army, as a Major, from 1940 to 1946.[1]

Professional career

  • 1948-1952: Government appeal agent, Selective Service System
  • 1946-1962: Attorney in private practice
  • 1940-1946: Military service
  • 1940: Attorney in private practice[1]

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