Ronald Earl Longstaff
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Ronald Earl Longstaff is a United States federal judge
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Born in Pittsburg, Kansas
, Longstaff received a B.A.
from Kansas State College in 1962 and a J.D.
from the University of Iowa College of Law
in 1965. He was a law clerk
for Judge Roy L. Stephenson of the United States District Court for the Southern District of Iowa
from 1965 to 1967. He was in private practice in Des Moines, Iowa
from 1967 to 1968. He was a clerk
of the District Court for the Southern District of Iowa from 1968 to 1976, and taught as an adjunct professor at Drake Law School from 1973 to 1976. He was a United States magistrate judge
for the District Court for the Southern District of Iowa from 1968 to 1991.
On July 24, 1991, Longstaff was nominated by President George H.W. Bush to a new seat on the United States District Court for the Southern District of Iowa
created by 104 Stat. 5089. He was confirmed by the United States Senate
on October 31, 1991, and received his commission on November 5, 1991. He served as chief judge
from 2001 to 2006, assuming senior status
on November 5, 2006.
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 Pittsburg, Kansas
Pittsburg, Kansas
Pittsburg is a city in Crawford County, in southeastern Kansas, United States. It is the most populous city in Crawford County and in southeastern Kansas. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 20,233.-History:...
, Longstaff 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 Kansas State College in 1962 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 Iowa College of Law
University of Iowa College of Law
The University of Iowa College of Law is one of the eleven professional graduate schools at the University of Iowa, located in Iowa City, Iowa. Founded in 1865, it is the oldest law school in continuous operation west of the Mississippi River. The law school was ranked as the 27th best law school...
in 1965. He was a law clerk
Law clerk
A law clerk or a judicial clerk is a person who provides assistance to a judge in researching issues before the court and in writing opinions. Law clerks are not court clerks or courtroom deputies, who are administrative staff for the court. Most law clerks are recent law school graduates who...
for Judge Roy L. Stephenson of the United States District Court for the Southern District of Iowa
United States District Court for the Southern District of Iowa
The United States District Court for the Southern District of Iowa has jurisdiction over forty-seven of Iowa's ninety-nine counties. It is subject to the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals The United States District Court for the Southern District of Iowa (in case citations, S.D. Iowa) has...
from 1965 to 1967. He was in private practice in Des Moines, Iowa
Des Moines, Iowa
Des Moines is the capital and the most populous city in the US state of Iowa. It is also the county seat of Polk County. A small portion of the city extends into Warren County. It was incorporated on September 22, 1851, as Fort Des Moines which was shortened to "Des Moines" in 1857...
from 1967 to 1968. He was a clerk
Court clerk
A court clerk is an officer of the court whose responsibilities include maintaining the records of a court. Another duty is to administer oaths to witnesses, jurors, and grand jurors...
of the District Court for the Southern District of Iowa from 1968 to 1976, and taught as an adjunct professor at Drake Law School from 1973 to 1976. He was a United States magistrate judge
United States magistrate judge
In the United States federal courts, magistrate judges are appointed to assist United States district court judges in the performance of their duties...
for the District Court for the Southern District of Iowa from 1968 to 1991.
On July 24, 1991, Longstaff was nominated by President George H.W. Bush to a new seat on the United States District Court for the Southern District of Iowa
United States District Court for the Southern District of Iowa
The United States District Court for the Southern District of Iowa has jurisdiction over forty-seven of Iowa's ninety-nine counties. It is subject to the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals The United States District Court for the Southern District of Iowa (in case citations, S.D. Iowa) has...
created by 104 Stat. 5089. 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 31, 1991, and received his commission on November 5, 1991. He served as chief judge
Chief judge
Chief Judge is a title that can refer to the highest-ranking judge of a court that has more than one judge. The meaning and usage of the term vary from one court system to another...
from 2001 to 2006, assuming 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 November 5, 2006.