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Judge Richard R. Clifton

Judge

Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit

Richard R. Clifton is a Judge on the Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, serving since 2002. The appointment came from George Bush in 2002. Education: B.A. from Princeton University; J.D. from Yale University.

Court
Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
Position
Judge
Appointed By
George Bush
Active
2002 – present
Party
Republican
ABA Rating
Qualified (2001)

Education

  • B.A.Princeton University (1972)
  • J.D.Yale University (1975)

Career History

  • JudgeCourt of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit (2002 – present) — appointed by George Bush
  • Adjunct professor1983 – 1989
  • Adjunct professor1978 – 1980
  • Private practice1977 – 2002
  • Law clerk1975 – 1976

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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 Clifton will decide any matter.