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Judge Leland Chris Nielsen

Judge

District Court, S.D. California

Leland Chris Nielsen served as Judge on the District Court, S.D. California from 1971 to 1999. The appointment came from Richard Nixon in 1971. Education: B.A. from Washburn University.

Court
District Court, S.D. California
Position
Judge
Appointed By
Richard Nixon
Active
1971 – 1999
Party
Republican
ABA Rating
Well Qualified (1971)

Education

  • B.A.Washburn University (1941)

Career History

  • JudgeDistrict Court, S.D. California (1971 – 1999) — appointed by Richard Nixon
  • Judge1968 – 1971
  • Private practice1951 – 1968
  • Deputy city attorney1947 – 1951
  • Private practice1946 – 1947
  • U.S. Army major1941 – 1946

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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 Nielsen will decide any matter.