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Harry Claiborne

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Harry E. Claiborne (1917-2004) was a federal judge on the United States District Court for the District of Nevada.

Claiborne was nominated by President Jimmy Carter on July 25, 1978, to a seat vacated by Bruce Thompson; he was confirmed by the Senate on August 11, 1978, and received commission that same day. From 1980-1986, he served as the chief judge. He served the District of Nevada until his impeachment and conviction on October 9, 1986. Claiborne passed away on January 19, 2004.

Early life and education

  • Cumberland University, LL.B., 1941

Professional career

  • Private practice, Las Vegas, Nevada, 1946-1978, 1987-2004
  • Chief deputy district attorney, Clark County, Nevada, 1946-1948
  • Member, Nevada State Legislature, 1948
  • City attorney, City of North Las Vegas, 1948-1955
  • City attorney, Henderson, Nevada, 1959

Judicial nominations and appointments

District of Nevada

Claiborne was nominated by President Jimmy Carter on July 25, 1978, to a seat vacated by Bruce Thompson[1]; he was confirmed by the Senate on August 11, 1978, and received commission that same day. From 1980-1986, he served as the chief judge. He served the District of Nevada until his impeachment and conviction on October 9, 1986.

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Political offices
Preceded by:
Bruce Thompson
District of Nevada
1978–1986
Seat #2T
Succeeded by:
Phil Pro