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Michael R. Murphy

Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit. Senior status. Born 1947.

Federal judicial service

Newest first

Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit

Appointed by
William J. Clinton (Democratic)
Nominated
Jul 25, 1995
Senate vote
Voice vote
Confirmed
Aug 11, 1995
Commissioned
Aug 14, 1995
Senior status
Dec 31, 2012

Education

  • B.A., Creighton University, 1969
  • J.D., University of Wyoming College of Law, 1972

Career

  • Law clerk, Hon. David T. Lewis, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit, 1972-1973
  • Private practice, Salt Lake City, Utah, 1973-1986
  • Judge, Utah District Court, Third District, 1986-1995
  • presiding judge, 1990-1995

DataSources: Federal Judicial Center, Biographical Directory of Article III Federal JudgesData as of Oct 29, 2026

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