Michael Kinard (Arkansas)

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Michael Kinard
Prior offices:
Arkansas Court of Appeals District 5
Education
Law
University of Arkansas School of Law
Contact


M. Michael Kinard was a judge on the Arkansas Court of Appeals. He was appointed by Democratic Governor Mike Beebe on December 31, 2014, to fill the District 5 vacancy created when Robin Wynne was elected to the Arkansas Supreme Court. His term ended December 31, 2016.[1] He previously served on this court from 2009 to 2010.[2][3]

Education

Kinard received his bachelor's degree from Southern State College (now Southern Arkansas University) and his J.D. from the University of Arkansas School of Law in 1966.[2]

Career

During his 42-year legal career, Kinard has worked as an attorney in private practice and as a prosecutor. He was appointed as a special justice to the Arkansas Supreme Court by Governors Clinton and Huckabee. He also served in the Arkansas Senate.[2]

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See also

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