John Lungstrum

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John Watson Lungstrum is a federal judge for the United States District Court for the District of Kansas. He joined the court in 1991 after being nominated by President George H.W. Bush. Lungstrum was the former Chief Judge of the Court from 2001 to 2008. [1].

Early life and education

Lungstrum graduated from Yale University with his Bachelor's Degree in 1967 and graduated from the University of Kansas School of Law with his JD in 1970. [1]

Legal career

  • Private practice, Los Angeles, California, 1970-1971
  • U.S. Army Lieutenant, 1971-1972
  • Private practice, Lawrence, Kansas, 1972-1991
  • Lecturer, University of Kansas School of Law, 1973-1982, 1986, 1989-1991, 1993 [1]

Federal judicial career

On the recommendation of Senator Bob Dole, Lungstrum was nominated by President George H.W. Bush on July 24, 1991 to a seat vacated by Dale Saffels. Lungstrum was confirmed by the U.S. Senate on October 31, 1991 on a Senate vote and received commission on November 5, 1991. [1]

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References

The Kansas Project on Judgepedia
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