Abner mikva biography
- Abner Joseph Mikva (January 21, 1926 – July 4, 2016) was an American politician, federal judge, and legal scholar.
- Judge Mikva received his law degree from the University of Chicago in 1951, graduating cum laude.
- Abner Joseph Mikva was an American politician, federal judge, and legal scholar.
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Abner Mikva
American politician and judge (1926–2016)
Abner Mikva | |
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Mikva in 1977 | |
| In office October 1, 1994 – November 1, 1995 | |
| President | Bill Clinton |
| Preceded by | Lloyd Cutler |
| Succeeded by | Jack Quinn |
| In office January 19, 1991 – September 19, 1994 | |
| Preceded by | Patricia Wald |
| Succeeded by | Harry T. Edwards |
| In office September 26, 1979 – September 19, 1994 | |
| Appointed by | Jimmy Carter |
| Preceded by | Seat established |
| Succeeded by | Merrick Garland |
| In office January 3, 1975 – September 26, 1979 | |
| Preceded by | Samuel H. Young |
| Succeeded by | John Porter |
| Constituency | 10th |
| In office January 3, 1969 – January 3, 1973 | |
| Preceded by | Barratt O'Hara |
| Succeeded by | Samuel H. Young (redistricting) |
| Constituency | 2nd |
| Born | Abner Joseph Mikva (1926-01-21)January 21, 1926 Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Died | July 4, 2016(2016-07-04) (aged 90) Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Education | University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee Washington University (BA) U
Federal Judicial CenterBorn January 21, 1926, in Milwaukee, WI Died July 4, 2016, in Chicago, IL Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit Nominated by Jimmy Carter on May 29, 1979, to a new seat authorized by 92 Stat. 1629. Confirmed by the Senate on September 25, 1979, and received commission on September 26, 1979. Served as chief judge, 1991-1994. Service terminated on September 19, 1994, due to retirement. Education: University of Chicago Law School, J.D., 1951 Professional Career: U.S. Army, Air Corps, 1944-1945 Copyright ©vanflat.pages.dev 2025 |