Profile of Judge Eugene A. Wright

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Court: United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit

Appointed by: President Nixon, 1969

Born: February 23, 1913 in Seattle, Washington

Education: BA, University of Washington 1934; JD, University of Washington 1937

Law Practice: Wright & Wright (-1954); Pacific National Bank (1966-69)

Judicial Appointments: King County Superior Court (1954-66); Ninth Circuit (1969-present)

Opinions Reported in Appellate Decisions Noted:

• No absolute immunity for prosecutor who allegedly falsified arrest warrant application
• 25-pound lifting restriction is not a disability under Americans with Disabilities Act

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Anonymous (9/9/00)

Most outstanding Judge in the 9th Circuit. Always timely with his opinions. Excellent teacher for his Law Clerks.

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