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Earl O'Connor

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Earl Eugene O'Connor (1922-1998) was a federal judge on the United States District Court for the District of Kansas and a justice on the Kansas Supreme Court.

O'Connor was nominated by President Richard Nixon on October 19, 1971, to a seat vacated by Arthur Stanley; he was confirmed by the Senate on October 28, 1971, and received commission on November 1. He served as chief judge from 1981 until he assumed senior status on March 1, 1992. He served until his death on November 29, 1998.[1] O'Connor was succeeded in this position by Kathryn Vratil.

Early life and education

  • University of Kansas, B.S., 1948
  • University of Kansas School of Law, LL.B., 1950[1]

Professional career

  • U.S. Army, 1942-1946
  • Private practice, Mission, Kansas, 1950-1951
  • Assistant county attorney, Johnson County, Kansas, 1951-1953
  • Probate and juvenile court judge, Johnson County, Kansas, 1953-1955
  • District judge, Johnson County, Kansas, 1955-1965
  • Justice, Kansas Supreme Court, 1965-1971[1]

Judicial nominations and appointments

District of Kansas

O'Connor was nominated by President Richard Nixon on October 19, 1971, to a seat vacated by Arthur Stanley; he was confirmed by the Senate on October 28, 1971, and received commission on November 1. He served as chief judge from 1981 until he assumed senior status on March 1, 1992. He served until his death on November 29, 1998.[1] O'Connor was succeeded in this position by Kathryn Vratil.

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Political offices
Preceded by:
Arthur Stanley
District of Kansas
1971–1992
Seat #2T
Succeeded by:
Kathryn Vratil