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Robert Van Pelt

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Robert Van Pelt
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Nonpartisan
Prior offices:
United States District Court for the District of Nebraska
Years in office: 1970 - 1988

Years in office: 1957 - 1970
Education
Bachelor's
Doane College, 1920
Law
University of Nebraska College of Law, 1922
Personal
Birthplace
Nebraska


Robert Van Pelt (1897-1988) was a federal judge on the United States District Court for the District of Nebraska.

Van Pelt was nominated by President Dwight Eisenhower on May 22, 1957, to a seat vacated by John Delehant; he was confirmed by the Senate on June 11, 1957, and received his commission on June 13th. He assumed senior status on May 5, 1970, and served in that capacity until her death on April 27, 1988. Van Pelt was succeeded in this position by Warren Urbom.

Early life and education

  • Doane College, Crete, Nebraska, A.B., 1920
  • University of Nebraska College of Law, LL.B., 1922

Professional career

  • Private practice, Lincoln, Nebraska, 1921-1957
  • Assistant U.S. attorney, District of Nebraska, 1930-1934
  • Instructor, Nebraska College of Law, 1946-1957

Judicial career

District of Nebraska

Van Pelt was nominated by President Dwight Eisenhower on May 22, 1957, to a seat vacated by John Delehant;[1] he was confirmed by the Senate on June 11, 1957, and received his commission on June 13th. He assumed senior status on May 5, 1970, and served in that capacity until her death on April 27, 1988. Van Pelt was succeeded in this position by Warren Urbom.

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Political offices
Preceded by:
John Delehant
District of Nebraska
1957–1970
Seat #2
Succeeded by:
Warren Urbom