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Richard Franklin Boulware II
2014 - Present
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Richard Franklin Boulware II is a federal judge for the United States District Court for the District of Nevada. Prior to his confirmation, he was a public defender at the Federal Public Defender's office in Las Vegas. On January 16, 2014, President Barack Obama nominated Boulware to fill a vacancy on the United States District Court for the District of Nevada.[1] The United States Senate confirmed Boulware on June 10, 2014, on a vote of 58-34.[2]
Educations and early life
Boulware earned his A.B. from Harvard College in 1993 and his J.D. from Columbia Law School in 2002.[1]
Professional career
- 2007-2014: Federal Public Defender's Office, Las Vegas, Nevada
- 2010-2014: Lead Attorney, Complex White-collar Cases
- 2008-2014: Trial Attorney
- 2007-2008: Research & Writing Attorney
- 2003-2007: Attorney, Federal Defenders of New York
- 2002-2003: Law Clerk, Hon. Denise Cote, United States District Court for the Southern District of New York.[1]
Judicial career
District of Nevada
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| Nominee Information |
| Name: Richard Franklin Boulware II |
| Court: District of Nevada |
| Progress |
| Confirmed 145 days after nomination. |
 Nominated: January 16, 2014
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| ABA Rating: Substantial Majority Qualified, Minority Not Qualified
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| Questionnaire: Questionnaire |
| Hearing: March 12, 2014
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| QFRs: QFRs (Hover over QFRs to read more) |
| Reported: April 3, 2014
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| Confirmed: June 10, 2014
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| Vote: 58-35
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Richard Franklin Boulware II was nominated to the United States District Court for the District of Nevada by President Barack Obama. He was nominated to fill a vacancy created by Phil Pro who assumed senior status on December 31, 2011. On the nomination:
| “ | I am pleased to nominate these distinguished individuals to serve on the United States District Court bench. I am confident they will serve the American people with integrity and a steadfast commitment to justice. | ” |
| —President Barack Obama, [1] | ||
The American Bar Association rated Boulware Substantial Majority Qualified, Minority Not Qualified.[4]
Boulward had a hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee on March 12, 2014.[5] The committee reported Boulware to the full Senate on April 3, 2014, by a vote of 11-7.[6] The United States Senate confirmed Boulware on June 10, 2014, on a vote of 58-35.[2]
Reactions to nomination
Both senators from Nevada commented on his nomination:
| “ | This is terrific news for Nevada. Richard Boulware is the epitome of what a federal judge should be. He will bring to the bench stellar educational credentials and significant jury trial experience, having served many years as a federal public defender. A Nevada native, Boulware has been a leader in the community and actively involved in making Las Vegas a better place. I was proud to give Boulware my highest recommendation to President Obama, and I look forward to his swift confirmation. | ” |
| —Senator Harry Reid (D-NV), [7] | ||
| “ | After sitting down with Mr. Boulware and discussing his nomination at length, I found him to be extremely impressive. I feel that he is an excellent choice for the District of Nevada, and I am confident that he will serve Nevada well. I look forward to signing the blue slip as soon as my colleagues on the Judiciary Committee have the pertinent documents to continue the nomination process. | ” |
| —Senator Dean Heller (R-NV), [7] | ||
Awards and associations
Awards
- 2013: Nevada Attorney's For Criminal Justice, Dedicated Service Award
- 2012: President's Award, National Bar Association
- 2012: Medal of Justice, Nevada State Bar
- 2000-2002: Columbia Law School, Law Review
- 2000: Columbia Law School, Harlan Fisk Stone Scholar
- 1986: Harvard College, National Merit Scholar
Associations
- 2013-Present: Chairman, Nevade Commission on Minority Affairs
- 2013-Present: Mentor, College Preparatory Program, Victory missionary Baptist Church
- 2013: National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
- 2013: Volunteer Coach, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, Boyd School of Law, Black Students Moot Court Team
- 2013: Superintendent's Educational Opportunity Advisory Committee on Disproportionality in School Discipline
- 2012: County Commission's District Attorney Selection Screening Panel
- 2011-2012: Superintendent's Educational Opportunity Advisory Committee on Westside "Prime 6" Schools
- 2010-2011: Superintendent's Educational Opportunity Advisory Committee on Underachieving Schools
- 2010-2011: Mentor, College Preparatory Program, Victory missionary Baptist Church
- 2010-2011: National Board of Governors, National Bar Association
- 2010-2011: Committee To Form Willie H. Brooks Soar Academy
- 2010: County Commission's Coroner's Inquest Reform Panel
- 2009-Present: Volunteer Attorney, U.S. VETS, Program for Homless Veterans
- 2009-2011: President, National Bar Association, Las Vegas Chapter
- 2009-2010: Education Reform Committee, 100 Balck Men, Inc. Las Vegas Chapter
- 2008-Present: Board of Directors, Las Vegas Chapter of the National Bar Association Foundation
- 2008-2013: NAACP, Las Vegas Chapter
- 2011-2013: First Vice-President
- 2009-2013: Chairman of the Legal Redress Committee
- 2008-2010: Second Vice-President
- 2008-2009: Brother-To-Brother Program: Mentor in Juvenile Detention Center
- 2005-2007: National Inns of Court[8]
See also
- United States District Court for the District of Nevada
- United States Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 White House, "President Obama Nominates Four to Serve on the United States District Courts," January 16, 2014
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 United States Senate, "On the Nomination (Confirmation of Richard Franklin Boulware II, of Nevada, to be United States District Judge for the District of Nevada)," June 10, 2014
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ American Bar, "RATINGS OF ARTICLE III JUDICIAL NOMINEES 113TH CONGRESS," accessed January 16, 2014
- ↑ Senate Judiciary Committee, "TIME CHANGE: Nominations," accessed March 14, 2014 (dead link)
- ↑ Senate Judiciary Committee, "Judicial Nominations: April 3, 2014," accessed April 4, 2014
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 KTVN, "President Obama to Nominate Las Vegas Lawyer for Judgeship," January 16, 2014
- ↑ Senate Judiciary Committee, "Questions for the Nominee," accessed March 14, 2014
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United States District Court for the District of Nevada 2014-Present |
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Federal courts:
Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals • U.S. District Court: District of Nevada • U.S. Bankruptcy Court: District of Nevada
State courts:
Nevada Supreme Court • Nevada Court of Appeals • Nevada District Courts • Nevada Justice Courts • Nevada Municipal Courts • Clark County Family Court, Nevada
State resources:
Courts in Nevada • Nevada judicial elections • Judicial selection in Nevada
