Otto Skopil

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Otto Skopil
Nonpartisan
Prior offices:
United States Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit
Years in office: 1986 - 2012

Years in office: 1979 - 1986
Successor: Edward Leavy (Nonpartisan)

United States District Court for the District of Oregon
Years in office: 1972 - 1979
Education
Bachelor's
Willamette University, 1941
Law
Willamette University College of Law, 1946
Personal
Birthplace
Portland, OR


Otto Richard Skopil, Jr. was a federal appeals judge with the United States Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit based in San Francisco. He joined the court in 1979 after being nominated by President Jimmy Carter. Skopil was serving on senior status when he passed away at the age of 93 on October 18, 2012.[1]

Early life and education

  • Willamette University, B.A., 1941
  • Willamette University College of Law, LL.B., 1946[2]

Professional career

  • U.S Navy Lieutenant, Supply Corps, 1942-1946
  • Private practice, Salem, Oregon, 1946-1972[2]

Judicial career

District of Oregon

Skopil was nominated by President Richard M. Nixon on March 22, 1972 to a seat on the United States District Court for the District of Oregon vacated by Alfred Goodwin. Skopil was confirmed by the U.S. Senate on March 25, 1972 on a senate vote and received commission on June 2, 1972. He served as the chief judge for the District of Oregon from 1976 to 1979 before leaving the court on October 20, 1979 due to his appointment to the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.[2]

Ninth Circuit

Skopil was nominated by President Jimmy Carter on June 14, 1979 to a new seat on the United States Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit created by 92 Stat. 1629 which was approved by Congress. Skopil was confirmed by the Senate on September 25, 1979 on a Senate vote and received commission on September 26, 1979 before assuming senior status on June 30, 1986.[2]

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Political offices
Preceded by:
Alfred Goodwin
District of Oregon
1976–1979
Seat #1
Succeeded by:
Owen Panner
Preceded by:
NA-New Seat
Ninth Circuit
1979–1986
Succeeded by:
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