Terrence O'Brien

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Terrence O'Brien (b. 1943) is a federal judge on the United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit. He joined the court in 2002 after being nominated by President George W. Bush.

Early Life and Education

Born in Lincoln, Nebraska, O'Brien graduated from the University of Wyoming with his Bachelor's Degree in 1965 and later from the University of Wyoming Law School with his Juris Doctor degree in 1972. O'Brien was a member of the United States Army, Ordnance Corps from 1966-1969. [1]

Legal Career

O'Brien was a Staff Attorney in the Environment & Natural Resources Division, Appellate Section of the United States Department of Justice from 1972 to 1974. O'Brien entered private practice in Wyoming from 1974 to 1980. O'Brien served as District Judge in the Sixth Judicial District Court of Wyoming from 1980-2000. [1]

Federal Judicial Career

O'Brien was nominated to the United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit by President George W. Bush on September 4, 2001 to a seat vacated by Wade Brorby as Brorby assumed senior status. O'Brien was confirmed by the U.S. Senate on April 15, 2002 on Senate vote and received commission on April 16, 2002. [2]

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