Roger West (Louisiana)

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Roger West

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Prior offices
United States District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana

Education

Bachelor's

Tulane University, 1949

Law

Tulane Law School, 1951

Personal
Birthplace
New Orleans, La.


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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Footnotes

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