Howard D. McKibben
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Howard D. McKibben is a United States federal judge
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Born in Virginia, Illinois
, McKibben received a B.S.
from Bradley University
in 1962, an M.P.A. from the University of Pittsburgh
in 1964, and a J.D.
from the University of Michigan Law School
in 1967. He was in private practice in Minden, Nevada
from 1967 to 1971. He was a Deputy district attorney of Douglas County, Nevada from 1969 to 1971. He was a District attorney of Douglas County, Nevada from 1971 to 1977. He was a judge on the Ninth Judicial District Court of the State of Nevada from 1977 to 1984.
McKibben is a senior judge on the United States District Court for the District of Nevada
. McKibben was nominated by President Ronald Reagan
on September 28, 1984, to a new seat created by 98 Stat. 333. He was confirmed by the United States Senate
on October 4, 1984, and received his commission the same day. He served as chief judge from 1997-2002. He assumed senior status
on April 1, 2005.
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 Virginia, Illinois
Virginia, Illinois
Virginia is a city in Cass County, Illinois, United States. The population was 1,611 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Cass County.-Geography:Virginia is located at ....
, McKibben 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 Bradley University
Bradley University
Bradley University, founded in 1897, is a private, co-educational university located in Peoria, Illinois. It is a small institution with an enrollment of approximately 6,100 undergraduate and postgraduate students and a full-time faculty of approximately 350....
in 1962, an M.P.A. from the University of Pittsburgh
University of Pittsburgh
The University of Pittsburgh, commonly referred to as Pitt, is a state-related research university located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States. Founded as Pittsburgh Academy in 1787 on what was then the American frontier, Pitt is one of the oldest continuously chartered institutions of...
in 1964, 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 Michigan Law School
University of Michigan Law School
The University of Michigan Law School is the law school of the University of Michigan, in Ann Arbor. Founded in 1859, the school has an enrollment of about 1,200 students, most of whom are seeking Juris Doctor or Master of Laws degrees, although the school also offers a Doctor of Juridical...
in 1967. He was in private practice in Minden, Nevada
Minden, Nevada
Minden is a census-designated place in Douglas County, Nevada, United States. The population was 2,836 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Douglas County and is adjacent to the city of Gardnerville. It is named after the town of Minden, in the German state of North Rhine-Westphalia. It...
from 1967 to 1971. He was a Deputy district attorney of Douglas County, Nevada from 1969 to 1971. He was a District attorney of Douglas County, Nevada from 1971 to 1977. He was a judge on the Ninth Judicial District Court of the State of Nevada from 1977 to 1984.
McKibben is a senior judge on the United States District Court for the District of Nevada
United States District Court for the District of Nevada
The United States District Court for the District of Nevada is the Federal district court whose jurisdiction is the state of Nevada. The court has locations in Las Vegas and Reno....
. McKibben 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 September 28, 1984, to a new seat created by 98 Stat. 333. 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 October 4, 1984, and received his commission the same day. He served as chief judge from 1997-2002. 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, 2005.