Roger Foley

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Roger D. Foley (1917-1996) was a federal judge on the United States District Court for the District of Nevada.

Foley was nominated by President John F. Kennedy on June 12, 1962, to a new seat created by 75 Stat. 80; he was confirmed by the Senate on June 29, 1962, and received his commission on July 2, 1962. From 1963-1980, he served as the chief judge. He assumed senior status on October 29, 1982. He served the District of Nevada until his death on January 7, 1996.

Education

  • University of San Francisco School of Law, LL.B.

Professional career

  • Deputy district attorney, Clark County, Nevada, 1948-1951
  • District attorney, Clark County, Nevada, 1951-1955
  • Private practice, Las Vegas, Nevada, 1956-1958
  • State attorney general, Nevada, 1959-1962

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