David Rasmussen Hansen
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David Rasmussen Hansen (born 1938) is an American jurist, currently serving as a United States federal judge
.
Born in Exira, Iowa
, Hansen received a B.A.
from Northwest Missouri State University
in 1960 and a J.D.
from George Washington University Law School in 1963. He was in private practice in Atlantic, Iowa
from 1963 to 1964. He was in the United States Army
, JAG Corps from 1964 to 1968. He was in private practice in Iowa Falls, Iowa
from 1968 to 1976. He was a judge on the Police Court, Iowa Falls from 1969 to 1973. Partner, Win-Gin Farms, Iowa Falls, Iowa, 1971–present. He was a Chairman, Hardin County Republican Central Committee from 1975 to 1976. He was a judge on the 2nd Judicial District, Iowa District Court from 1976 to 1986.
Hansen was a federal judge on the United States District Court for the Northern District of Iowa
. Hansen was nominated by President Ronald Reagan
on February 3, 1986, to a seat vacated by Edward J. McManus. He was confirmed by the United States Senate
on March 3, 1986, and received his commission on March 4, 1986. Hansen served in that capacity until November 18, 1991, due to appointment to another judicial position.
Hansen is a federal judge on the United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit
. Hansen was nominated by President George H. W. Bush
on July 30, 1991, to a new seat created by 104 Stat. 5089. He was confirmed by the United States Senate on November 15, 1991, and received his commission on November 18, 1991. He served as chief judge from 2002-2003. He assumed senior status
on April 1, 2003.
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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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Born in Exira, Iowa
Exira, Iowa
Exira is a city in Audubon County, Iowa, United States, along the East Nishnabotna River and U.S. Route 71. The population was 810 at the 2000 census.-History:The oldest town in Audubon County, Exira was founded in 1857...
, Hansen received a B.A.
Bachelor of Arts
A Bachelor of Arts , from the Latin artium baccalaureus, is a bachelor's degree awarded for an undergraduate course or program in either the liberal arts, the sciences, or both...
from Northwest Missouri State University
Northwest Missouri State University
Northwest Missouri State University is a state university in Maryville, Missouri. Founded in 1905 as a teachers college, it offers both undergraduate and graduate programs. The campus, based on the design for Forest Park at the 1904 St. Louis World's Fair, is the official Missouri State Arboretum....
in 1960 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 George Washington University Law School in 1963. He was in private practice in Atlantic, Iowa
Atlantic, Iowa
Atlantic is a city in and the county seat of Cass County, Iowa, United States, located along the East Nishnabotna River. The population was 7,112 in the 2010 census, a decline from the 7,257 population in the 2000 census. -History:...
from 1963 to 1964. He was in the United States Army
United States Army
The United States Army is the main branch of the United States Armed Forces responsible for land-based military operations. It is the largest and oldest established branch of the U.S. military, and is one of seven U.S. uniformed services...
, JAG Corps from 1964 to 1968. He was in private practice in Iowa Falls, Iowa
Iowa Falls, Iowa
Iowa Falls is a city in Hardin County, Iowa, United States. Iowa Falls is the home of Ellsworth Community College. It is also a regional transportation center, located along U.S. Routes 20 and 65 and the Canadian National and Union Pacific Railroads. The population was 5,193 at the 2000 census. A...
from 1968 to 1976. He was a judge on the Police Court, Iowa Falls from 1969 to 1973. Partner, Win-Gin Farms, Iowa Falls, Iowa, 1971–present. He was a Chairman, Hardin County Republican Central Committee from 1975 to 1976. He was a judge on the 2nd Judicial District, Iowa District Court from 1976 to 1986.
Hansen was a federal judge on the United States District Court for the Northern District of Iowa
United States District Court for the Northern District of Iowa
The United States District Court for the Northern District of Iowa has jurisdiction over fifty-two of Iowa's ninety-nine counties. It is subject to the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals The United States District Court for the Northern District of Iowa (in case citations, N.D. Iowa) has jurisdiction...
. Hansen 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 February 3, 1986, to a seat vacated by Edward J. McManus. 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 March 3, 1986, and received his commission on March 4, 1986. Hansen served in that capacity until November 18, 1991, due to appointment to another judicial position.
Hansen is a federal judge 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...
. Hansen was nominated by President George H. W. Bush
George H. W. Bush
George Herbert Walker Bush is an American politician who served as the 41st President of the United States . He had previously served as the 43rd Vice President of the United States , a congressman, an ambassador, and Director of Central Intelligence.Bush was born in Milton, Massachusetts, to...
on July 30, 1991, to a new seat created by 104 Stat. 5089. He was confirmed by the United States Senate on November 15, 1991, and received his commission on November 18, 1991. He served as chief judge from 2002-2003. He 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, 2003.
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