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Singleton, James Keith Jr.

Born 1939 in Oakland, CA

Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U. S. District Court, District of Alaska

Nominated by George H.W. Bush on January 24, 1990, to a seat vacated by James M. Fitzgerald; Confirmed by the Senate on May 11, 1990, and received commission on May 14, 1990. Served as chief judge, 1995-2002. Assumed senior status on January 27, 2005.

Education:

University of California, Berkeley, A.B., 1961

University of California, Berkeley, Boalt Hall School of Law, LL.B., 1964

Professional Career: Private practice, Anchorage, Alaska, 1963, 1965-1970

Judge, Alaska State Superior Court, 1970-1980

Judge, Alaska Court of Appeals, 1980-1990

Race or Ethnicity: White

[RSmithOpt]

Well, going to school in Berkeley and growing up in that area with the 9th Circus Court as a role model explains it all.

[ARA]

He went to Berkley. Say no more, nudge nudge...

[Darnright]

> Education:
University of California, Berkeley, A.B., 1961

University of California, Berkeley, Boalt Hall School of Law, LL.B., 1964 <

There's the explanation!