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Judge John Paul Stevens

Judge

Supreme Court of the United States

John Paul Stevens is a Judge on the Supreme Court of the United States, serving since 1975. The appointment came from Gerald Ford in 1975. Education: B.A. from University of Chicago. Earlier federal service: Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit.

Court
Supreme Court of the United States
Position
Judge
Appointed By
Gerald Ford
Active
1970 – present
Party
Republican
ABA Rating
Well Qualified (1970)

Education

  • B.A.University of Chicago (1941)

Career History

  • JudgeSupreme Court of the United States (1975 – present) — appointed by Gerald Ford
  • JudgeCourt of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit (1970 – 1975) — appointed by Richard Nixon
  • Associate counsel1951 – present
  • Lecturer1954 – 1958
  • Member1953 – 1955
  • Lecturer1950 – 1954
  • Private practice1948 – 1970
  • Law clerk1947 – 1948
  • U.S. Naval Reserve lieutenant commander1942 – 1945

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About this profile

Biographical details on this page — court, position, appointing authority, service dates, education, and career history — are public record, sourced from the CourtListener judicial directory. They are not legal advice and do not predict how Judge Stevens will decide any matter.