Albert Lee Stephens, Jr.

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This page is about a former federal judge for California District courts. If you are looking for information on the former federal judge for the Ninth Circuit, please see Albert Lee Stephens, Sr.


Albert Lee Stephens Jr.
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Nonpartisan
Prior offices:
United States District Court for the Central District of California
Years in office: 1979 - 2001

Years in office: 1966 - 1979

United States District Court for the Southern District of California
Years in office: 1961 - 1966
Education
Bachelor's
U. of Southern California, 1936
Law
University of Southern California, Gould School of Law, 1938
Personal
Birthplace
Los Angeles, CA


Albert Lee Stephens, Jr. was a federal judge on the United States District Court for the Southern District of California and the United States District Court for the Central District of California.[1]

Early life and education

  • University of Southern California, A.B., 1936
  • University of Southern California Law School, LL.B., 1938

Professional career

  • Private practice, Los Angeles, California, 1939-1943
  • U.S. Naval Reserve Lieutenant, 1943-1946
  • Private practice, Los Angeles, California, 1946-1959
  • Judge, Superior Court at Los Angeles, California, 1959-1961

Judicial nominations and appointments

Southern District of California

Albert Stephens, Jr. was nominated by John F. Kennedy on August 28, 1961. He was confirmed by the Senate on September 8, 1961, and received his commission on September 18th. Stephens service ended with his reassignment on September 18, 1966.

Central District of California

Stephens was reassigned to the Central District on September 18, 1966. He served as chief judge from 1970-1979, and assumed senior status on June 1, 1979. Stephens service ended with his death on September 6, 2001.

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Footnotes

Political offices
Preceded by:
NA-New Seat
Central District of California
1966–1979
Seat #2
Succeeded by:
David Kenyon