Bruce Marshall Selya

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Bruce Marshall Selya
Current Court Information:
United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit
Title:   Senior Judge
Position:   Seat #6
Station:   Providence, RI
Service:
Appointed by:   Ronald Reagan
Active:   10/14/1986 - 12/31/2006
Senior:   12/31/2006 - Current
Preceded by:   New Seat
Succeeded by:   O. Rogeriee Thompson
Past post:   District of Rhode Island
Past term:   1982-1986
Past position:   Seat #2
Personal History
Born:   1931
Home State:   Providence, RI
Bachelors:   Harvard '55
Law School:   Harvard Law '58

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Bruce Marshall Selya (b. 1931) is a federal judge on the United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit. He joined the court in 1986 after being nominated by President Ronald Reagan. Prior to the First Circuit, Seyla served on the United States District Court for the District of Rhode Island. He joined this court in 1982 after an appointment from Ronald Reagan. Selya assumed senior status on December 31, 2006.[1]

Early life and education

Born in Providence, Rhode Island, Selya graduated from Harvard University with his Bachelor's Degree in 1955, and from Harvard Law School with his Juris Doctor degree in 1958.[1]

Professional career

Selya was a law clerk for former Federal District Judge Edward Day who was Chief Judge of the District of Rhode Island from 1958 to 1960. Selya was a private practice attorney in Rhode Island from 1960 to 1982. Selya also served as a Judge of probate in Rhode Island from 1965 to 1972.[1]

Judicial career

First Circuit Court of Appeals

Seyla was nominated to the United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit by Ronald Reagan on September 26, 1986 to a new seat created by 98 Stat. 333, which was approved by Congress. Selya was confirmed by the Senate on October 8, 1986 on a Senate vote and received commission on October 14, 1986. Selya assumed senior status on December 31, 2006.[1]

District of Rhode Island

Selya was nominated to the United States District Court for the District of Rhode Island by Ronald Reagan on July 27, 1982, to fill a seat vacated by Raymond Pettine. Selya was confirmed by the Senate on August 18, 1982, and received commission on August 18, 1982. He left the court for advancement to the First Circuit and his vacancy was filled by Ernest Torres.[1]

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  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Judge Selya FJC Bio
Federal judicial offices
Preceded by:
Raymond Pettine 		District of Rhode Island
1982–1986
Seat #2 		Succeeded by:
Ernest Torres
Preceded by:
NA - new seat 		First Circuit
1986–2006
Seat #6 		Succeeded by:
O. Rogeriee Thompson
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