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Roger West (Louisiana)

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Roger Blake West (1928-1978) was a federal judge on the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana.

West was nominated by President Richard Nixon on April 14, 1971, to a new seat created by 84 Stat. 294; he was confirmed by the Senate on June 18, 1971, and received commission on June 22, 1971. He served the Eastern District of Louisiana until his death on January 24, 1978.[1] West was succeeded in this position by Adrian Duplantier.

Early life and education

  • Tulane University, B.A., 1949
  • Tulane Law School, LL.B., 1951[1]

Professional career

  • Private practice, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1951-1971[1]

Judicial career

Eastern District of Louisiana

West was nominated by President Richard Nixon on April 14, 1971, to a new seat created by 84 Stat. 294; he was confirmed by the Senate on June 18, 1971, and received commission on June 22, 1971. He served the Eastern District of Louisiana until his death on January 24, 1978.[1] West was succeeded in this position by Adrian Duplantier.

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Political offices
Preceded by:
NA-New Seat
Eastern District of Louisiana
1971–1978
Seat #10T
Succeeded by:
Adrian Duplantier