Albert Sherman Christensen
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Albert Sherman Christensen (June 9, 1905 – August 13, 1996) was a United States federal judge
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Born in Manti, Utah
, Christensen received an LL.B. from National University Law School, Washington, D.C.
in 1931 and was in private practice in Provo, Utah
from 1932 to 1942. He was in the United States Navy
during World War II
, from 1942 to 1945, returning to private practice in Provo from 1945 to 1954.
On May 12, 1954, Christensen was nominated by President Dwight D. Eisenhower
to a new seat on the United States District Court for the District of Utah
created by 68 Stat. 8. He was confirmed by the United States Senate
on May 27, 1954, and received his commission on May 28, 1954. Christensen rceived a J.D.
from George Washington University Law School in 1968, and assumed senior status
on August 17, 1971. He was a visiting professor at the University of Utah College of Law in 1975, and at the J. Reuben Clark Law School
of, Brigham Young University
, also in 1975.
In 1980, Judge Christensen founded the first American Inn of Court in the Provo/Salt Lake City area of Utah. He received the 1989 Chairman's Award for his contributions to the American Inns of Court movement. The award was renamed in his honor that year and the A. Sherman Christensen Award is presented yearly to a member of the American Inns of Court who demonstrates distinguished, exceptional, and significant leadership.
His senior service on the District Court lasted until his death in 1996, in Provo.
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 Manti, Utah
Manti, Utah
-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 3,040 people, 930 households, and 742 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,560.2 people per square mile . There were 1,010 housing units at an average density of 518.3 per square mile...
, Christensen received an LL.B. from National University Law School, Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C., formally the District of Columbia and commonly referred to as Washington, "the District", or simply D.C., is the capital of the United States. On July 16, 1790, the United States Congress approved the creation of a permanent national capital as permitted by the U.S. Constitution....
in 1931 and was in private practice in Provo, Utah
Provo, Utah
Provo is the third largest city in the U.S. state of Utah, located about south of Salt Lake City along the Wasatch Front. Provo is the county seat of Utah County and lies between the cities of Orem to the north and Springville to the south...
from 1932 to 1942. He was 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...
during World War II
World War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
, from 1942 to 1945, returning to private practice in Provo from 1945 to 1954.
On May 12, 1954, Christensen was nominated by President Dwight D. Eisenhower
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Dwight David "Ike" Eisenhower was the 34th President of the United States, from 1953 until 1961. He was a five-star general in the United States Army...
to a new seat on the United States District Court for the District of Utah
United States District Court for the District of Utah
The United States District Court for the District of Utah is the Federal district court whose jurisdiction is the state of Utah...
created by 68 Stat. 8. He 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 May 27, 1954, and received his commission on May 28, 1954. Christensen rceived 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 George Washington University Law School in 1968, and 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 August 17, 1971. He was a visiting professor at the University of Utah College of Law in 1975, and at the J. Reuben Clark Law School
J. Reuben Clark Law School
The J. Reuben Clark Law School is a professional graduate school located in Provo, Utah at Brigham Young University. Founded in 1973, the school is named after J. Reuben Clark, Jr.—former U.S. Ambassador, Undersecretary of State, and LDS Church General Authority—and its charter dean was former...
of, Brigham Young University
Brigham Young University
Brigham Young University is a private university located in Provo, Utah. It is owned and operated by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints , and is the United States' largest religious university and third-largest private university.Approximately 98% of the university's 34,000 students...
, also in 1975.
In 1980, Judge Christensen founded the first American Inn of Court in the Provo/Salt Lake City area of Utah. He received the 1989 Chairman's Award for his contributions to the American Inns of Court movement. The award was renamed in his honor that year and the A. Sherman Christensen Award is presented yearly to a member of the American Inns of Court who demonstrates distinguished, exceptional, and significant leadership.
His senior service on the District Court lasted until his death in 1996, in Provo.