David Lynn Russell
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David Lynn Russell is a United States federal judge
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Born in Sapulpa, Oklahoma
, Russell received a B.S.
from Oklahoma Baptist University
in 1963 and a J.D.
from the University of Oklahoma College of Law
in 1965. He was in the United States Navy
Reserve Lieutenant Commander, JAG Corps from 1965 to 1971. He was an Active duty from 1965 to 1968. He was an Assistant attorney general of State of Oklahoma from 1968 to 1969. He was a Legal advisor to Governor Dewey Bartlett from 1969 to 1971. He was in private practice in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
from 1971 to 1972. He was a Chief legislative assistant to U.S. Sen. Dewey Bartlett from 1972 to 1975. He was the United States Attorney
for the Western District of Oklahoma from 1975 to 1977. He was in private practice in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
from 1979 to 1981. He was the United States Attorney
for the Western District of Oklahoma from 1981 to 1982.
Russell was a federal judge on the United States District Court for the Western District of Oklahoma
. Russell was nominated by President Ronald Reagan
on December 4, 1981, to a seat vacated by Frederick A. Daugherty. He was confirmed by the United States Senate
on December 16, 1981, and received his commission on December 17, 1981. He served as chief judge from 1994-2001.
Russell was a federal judge on the United States District Court for the Northern District of Oklahoma
. Russell was nominated by Ronald Reagan on December 4, 1981, to a seat vacated by Frederick A. Daugherty. He was confirmed by the United States Senate on December 16, 1981, and received his commission on December 17, 1981. Russell served in that capacity until December 1, 1990, due to assignment to another court.
Russell was a federal judge on the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Oklahoma
. Russell was nominated by Ronald Reagan on December 4, 1981, to a seat vacated by Frederick A. Daugherty. He was confirmed by the United States Senate on December 16, 1981, and received his commission on December 17, 1981. Russell served in that capacity until December 1, 1990, due to assignment to another court.
United States federal judge
In the United States, the title of federal judge usually means a judge appointed by the President of the United States and confirmed by the United States Senate in accordance with Article II of the United States Constitution....
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Born in Sapulpa, Oklahoma
Sapulpa, Oklahoma
Sapulpa is a city in Creek and Tulsa counties in the U.S. state of Oklahoma. The population was 20,544 at the 2010 United States census, compared to 19,166 at the 2000 census...
, Russell received a B.S.
Bachelor of Science
A Bachelor of Science is an undergraduate academic degree awarded for completed courses that generally last three to five years .-Australia:In Australia, the BSc is a 3 year degree, offered from 1st year on...
from Oklahoma Baptist University
Oklahoma Baptist University
Oklahoma Baptist University is a co-educational Christian liberal arts university located in Shawnee, Oklahoma, and owned by the Baptist General Convention of Oklahoma. Established in 1910, OBU is ranked No.2 among baccalaureate colleges in the western region in the 2010 U.S...
in 1963 and a J.D.
Juris Doctor
Juris Doctor is a professional doctorate and first professional graduate degree in law.The degree was first awarded by Harvard University in the United States in the late 19th century and was created as a modern version of the old European doctor of law degree Juris Doctor (see etymology and...
from the University of Oklahoma College of Law
University of Oklahoma College of Law
The University of Oklahoma College of Law is an ABA-certified law school located on the University of Oklahoma campus in Norman, Oklahoma. Currently, the College of Law has an enrollment of 527 law students....
in 1965. He was in the United States Navy
United States Navy
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Reserve Lieutenant Commander, JAG Corps from 1965 to 1971. He was an Active duty from 1965 to 1968. He was an Assistant attorney general of State of Oklahoma from 1968 to 1969. He was a Legal advisor to Governor Dewey Bartlett from 1969 to 1971. He was in private practice in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Oklahoma City is the capital and the largest city in the state of Oklahoma. The county seat of Oklahoma County, the city ranks 31st among United States cities in population. The city's population, from the 2010 census, was 579,999, with a metro-area population of 1,252,987 . In 2010, the Oklahoma...
from 1971 to 1972. He was a Chief legislative assistant to U.S. Sen. Dewey Bartlett from 1972 to 1975. He was the United States Attorney
United States Attorney
United States Attorneys represent the United States federal government in United States district court and United States court of appeals. There are 93 U.S. Attorneys stationed throughout the United States, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, and the Northern Mariana Islands...
for the Western District of Oklahoma from 1975 to 1977. He was in private practice in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Oklahoma City is the capital and the largest city in the state of Oklahoma. The county seat of Oklahoma County, the city ranks 31st among United States cities in population. The city's population, from the 2010 census, was 579,999, with a metro-area population of 1,252,987 . In 2010, the Oklahoma...
from 1979 to 1981. He was the United States Attorney
United States Attorney
United States Attorneys represent the United States federal government in United States district court and United States court of appeals. There are 93 U.S. Attorneys stationed throughout the United States, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, and the Northern Mariana Islands...
for the Western District of Oklahoma from 1981 to 1982.
Russell was a federal judge on the United States District Court for the Western District of Oklahoma
United States District Court for the Western District of Oklahoma
The United States District Court for the Western District of Oklahoma is a Federal district court....
. Russell was nominated by President Ronald Reagan
Ronald Reagan
Ronald Wilson Reagan was the 40th President of the United States , the 33rd Governor of California and, prior to that, a radio, film and television actor....
on December 4, 1981, to a seat vacated by Frederick A. Daugherty. He was confirmed by the United States Senate
United States Senate
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on December 16, 1981, and received his commission on December 17, 1981. He served as chief judge from 1994-2001.
Russell was a federal judge on the United States District Court for the Northern District of Oklahoma
United States District Court for the Northern District of Oklahoma
The United States District Court for the Northern District of Oklahoma is the Federal district court for a portion of the state of Oklahoma....
. Russell was nominated by Ronald Reagan on December 4, 1981, to a seat vacated by Frederick A. Daugherty. He was confirmed by the United States Senate on December 16, 1981, and received his commission on December 17, 1981. Russell served in that capacity until December 1, 1990, due to assignment to another court.
Russell was a federal judge on the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Oklahoma
United States District Court for the Eastern District of Oklahoma
The United States District Court for the Eastern District of Oklahoma is the Federal district court whose jurisdiction comprises the following counties: Adair, Atoka, Bryan, Carter, Cherokee, Choctaw, Coal, Haskell, Hughes, Johnston, Latimer, Le Flore, Love, Marshall, McCurtain, McIntosh, Murray,...
. Russell was nominated by Ronald Reagan on December 4, 1981, to a seat vacated by Frederick A. Daugherty. He was confirmed by the United States Senate on December 16, 1981, and received his commission on December 17, 1981. Russell served in that capacity until December 1, 1990, due to assignment to another court.