Richard Earl Robinson (February 3, 1903 – January 28, 1991) was a United States district judge of the United States District Court for the District of Nebraska.
Richard Earl Robinson
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| Senior Judge of the United States District Court for the District of Nebraska | |
| In office January 7, 1972 – January 28, 1991 | |
| Chief Judge of the United States District Court for the District of Nebraska | |
| In office 1957–1972 | |
| Preceded by | John Wayne Delehant |
| Succeeded by | Warren Keith Urbom |
| Judge of the United States District Court for the District of Nebraska | |
| In office July 3, 1956 – January 7, 1972 | |
| Appointed by | Dwight D. Eisenhower |
| Preceded by | James A. Donohoe |
| Succeeded by | Richard A. Dier |
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| Born | Richard Earl Robinson (1903-02-03)February 3, 1903 Omaha, Nebraska |
| Died | January 28, 1991(1991-01-28) (aged 87) |
| Education | Creighton University School of Law (LL.B.) |
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Born in Omaha, Nebraska, Robinson received a Bachelor of Laws from Creighton University School of Law in 1927. He was in private practice in Omaha from 1927 to 1956.[1]
On June 21, 1956, Robinson was nominated by President Dwight D. Eisenhower to a seat on the United States District Court for the District of Nebraska vacated by Judge James A. Donohoe. Robinson was confirmed by the United States Senate on July 2, 1956, and received his commission the next day. He served as Chief Judge from 1957 to 1972. He assumed senior status on January 7, 1972. Robinson served in that capacity until his death on January 28, 1991.[1]
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| Preceded by | Judge of the United States District Court for the District of Nebraska 1956–1972 |
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| Preceded by | Chief Judge of the United States District Court for the District of Nebraska 1957–1972 |
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