Frank J. Magill
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Frank J. Magill is an American jurist and a senior United States federal judge
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, Magill served in the United States Navy
Seaman from 1945 to 1947. He received a B.S.F.S. from Georgetown University School of Foreign Service in 1951, an M.A.
from Columbia University
in 1953, and an LL.B. from Georgetown University Law Center
in 1955. He then worked in private law practice in Fargo, North Dakota
until 1986.
to a seat on the United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit
vacated by Myron H. Bright
. Magill was confirmed by the United States Senate
on March 3, 1986, and received his commission on March 4, 1986.
Magill assumed senior status
on April 1, 1997.
, is a law professor at the University of Virginia School of Law
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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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Early life and education
Born in Verona, North DakotaVerona, North Dakota
As of the census of 2000, there were 108 people, 44 households, and 30 families residing in the city. The population density was 417.6 people per square mile . There were 53 housing units at an average density of 205.0 per square mile...
, Magill served in the United States Navy
United States Navy
The United States Navy is the naval warfare service branch of the United States Armed Forces and one of the seven uniformed services of the United States. The U.S. Navy is the largest in the world; its battle fleet tonnage is greater than that of the next 13 largest navies combined. The U.S...
Seaman from 1945 to 1947. He received a B.S.F.S. from Georgetown University School of Foreign Service in 1951, an M.A.
Master of Arts (postgraduate)
A Master of Arts from the Latin Magister Artium, is a type of Master's degree awarded by universities in many countries. The M.A. is usually contrasted with the M.S. or M.Sc. degrees...
from Columbia University
Columbia University
Columbia University in the City of New York is a private, Ivy League university in Manhattan, New York City. Columbia is the oldest institution of higher learning in the state of New York, the fifth oldest in the United States, and one of the country's nine Colonial Colleges founded before the...
in 1953, and an LL.B. from Georgetown University Law Center
Georgetown University Law Center
Georgetown University Law Center is the law school of Georgetown University, located in Washington, D.C.. Established in 1870, the Law Center offers J.D., LL.M., and S.J.D. degrees in law...
in 1955. He then worked in private law practice in Fargo, North Dakota
Fargo, North Dakota
Fargo is the largest city in the U.S. state of North Dakota and the county seat of Cass County. In 2010, its population was 105,549, and it had an estimated metropolitan population of 208,777...
until 1986.
Federal judicial service
On January 21, 1986, Magill was nominated by President Ronald ReaganRonald 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....
to a seat on the United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit
United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit
The United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit is a federal court with appellate jurisdiction over the district courts in the following districts:* Eastern District of Arkansas* Western District of Arkansas...
vacated by Myron H. Bright
Myron H. Bright
Myron H. Bright is a United States federal judge.Bright was born in Eveleth, Minnesota. He joined the U.S. Air Force in 1942, rising to the rank of captain by the time of his discharge in 1946. He received his undergraduate and law degrees from the University of Minnesota, the latter in 1947...
. Magill was confirmed by the United States Senate
United States Senate
The United States Senate is the upper house of the bicameral legislature of the United States, and together with the United States House of Representatives comprises the United States Congress. The composition and powers of the Senate are established in Article One of the U.S. Constitution. Each...
on March 3, 1986, and received his commission on March 4, 1986.
Magill assumed senior status
Senior status
Senior status is a form of semi-retirement for United States federal judges, and judges in some state court systems. After federal judges have reached a certain combination of age and years of service on the federal courts, they are allowed to assume senior status...
on April 1, 1997.
Family
Magill's daughter, M. Elizabeth MagillM. Elizabeth Magill
Mary Elizabeth Magill is a law professor at the University of Virginia School of Law.- Early life and education :A native of North Dakota, Magill is the daughter of Frank Magill, a senior United States federal judge on the United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit...
, is a law professor at the University of Virginia School of Law
University of Virginia School of Law
The University of Virginia School of Law was founded in Charlottesville in 1819 by Thomas Jefferson as one of the original subjects taught at his "academical village," the University of Virginia. The law school maintains an enrollment of approximately 1,100 students in its initial degree program...
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