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Judge Lewis Franklin Powell jr

Judge

Supreme Court of the United States

Lewis Franklin Powell jr served as Judge on the Supreme Court of the United States from 1971 to 1998. The appointment came from Richard Nixon in 1971. Education: B.A. from Washington and Lee University; LL.M. from Harvard University.

Court
Supreme Court of the United States
Position
Judge
Appointed By
Richard Nixon
Active
1971 – 1998
Party
Republican

Education

  • B.A.Washington and Lee University (1929)
  • LL.M.Harvard University (1932)

Career History

  • JudgeSupreme Court of the United States (1971 – 1998) — appointed by Richard Nixon
  • Chairman1952 – 1961
  • U.S. Army1942 – 1946
  • Private practice1932 – 1971

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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 Powell will decide any matter.