Timothy D. Leonard
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Timothy Leonard is a United States federal judge
.
Born in Beaver, Oklahoma
, Leonard received a B.A.
from the University of Oklahoma
in 1962 and a J.D.
from the University of Oklahoma College of Law
in 1965. He was in the United States Navy
Lieutenant Commander, JAG Corps from 1965 to 1968. He was a U.S. Naval Reserve Lieutenant from 1968 to 1972. He was an Assistant state attorney general of Oklahoma from 1969 to 1971. He was in private practice in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
in 1971. He was in private practice in Beaver, Oklahoma
from 1971 to 1988. He was a member of the Oklahoma State Senate from 1979 to 1988. He was a Minority floor leader from 1985 to 1986. He was in private practice in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
from 1988 to 1989. He was a Guest lecturer and adjunct professor, Oklahoma City University from 1988 to 1989. He was the United States Attorney
for the Western District of Oklahoma from 1989 to 1992.
Leonard was a federal judge on the United States District Court for the Western District of Oklahoma
. Leonard was nominated by President George H. W. Bush
on November 20, 1991, to a seat vacated by Layn R. Phillips
. He was confirmed by the United States Senate
on August 11, 1992, and received his commission on August 12, 1992. He assumed senior status
on August 21, 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 Beaver, Oklahoma
Beaver, Oklahoma
Beaver is a town in and the county seat of Beaver County, Oklahoma, United States. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 1,515. The town is host to the annual World Cow Chip Throwing Championship.-History:...
, Leonard 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 the University of Oklahoma
University of Oklahoma
The University of Oklahoma is a coeducational public research university located in Norman, Oklahoma. Founded in 1890, it existed in Oklahoma Territory near Indian Territory for 17 years before the two became the state of Oklahoma. the university had 29,931 students enrolled, most located at its...
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 Oklahoma College of Law
University of Oklahoma College of Law
The University of Oklahoma College of Law is an ABA-certified law school located on the University of Oklahoma campus in Norman, Oklahoma. Currently, the College of Law has an enrollment of 527 law students....
in 1965. 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...
Lieutenant Commander, JAG Corps from 1965 to 1968. He was a U.S. Naval Reserve Lieutenant from 1968 to 1972. He was an Assistant state attorney general of Oklahoma from 1969 to 1971. He was in private practice in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Oklahoma City is the capital and the largest city in the state of Oklahoma. The county seat of Oklahoma County, the city ranks 31st among United States cities in population. The city's population, from the 2010 census, was 579,999, with a metro-area population of 1,252,987 . In 2010, the Oklahoma...
in 1971. He was in private practice in Beaver, Oklahoma
Beaver, Oklahoma
Beaver is a town in and the county seat of Beaver County, Oklahoma, United States. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 1,515. The town is host to the annual World Cow Chip Throwing Championship.-History:...
from 1971 to 1988. He was a member of the Oklahoma State Senate from 1979 to 1988. He was a Minority floor leader from 1985 to 1986. He was in private practice in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Oklahoma City is the capital and the largest city in the state of Oklahoma. The county seat of Oklahoma County, the city ranks 31st among United States cities in population. The city's population, from the 2010 census, was 579,999, with a metro-area population of 1,252,987 . In 2010, the Oklahoma...
from 1988 to 1989. He was a Guest lecturer and adjunct professor, Oklahoma City University from 1988 to 1989. He was the United States Attorney
United States Attorney
United States Attorneys represent the United States federal government in United States district court and United States court of appeals. There are 93 U.S. Attorneys stationed throughout the United States, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, and the Northern Mariana Islands...
for the Western District of Oklahoma from 1989 to 1992.
Leonard was a federal judge on the United States District Court for the Western District of Oklahoma
United States District Court for the Western District of Oklahoma
The United States District Court for the Western District of Oklahoma is a Federal district court....
. Leonard 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 November 20, 1991, to a seat vacated by Layn R. Phillips
Layn R. Phillips
Layn R. Phillips is a former United States federal judge.Born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Phillips received a B.S./B.A. from the University of Tulsa in 1974 and a J.D. from the University of Tulsa College of Law in 1977. He was a Trial attorney of Bureau of Competition, Federal Trade Commission,...
. 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 August 11, 1992, and received his commission on August 12, 1992. 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 August 21, 2006.