Charles Powell

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Charles Powell

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Prior offices
United States District Court for the Eastern District of Washington

Education

Law

University of Washington School of Law, 1925

Personal
Birthplace
Lawrence, Kan.

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Charles Lawrence Powell (1902-1975) was a federal judge on the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Washington.

Powell was nominated by President Dwight Eisenhower on May 26, 1959, to a seat vacated by Samuel Driver; he was confirmed by the Senate on June 16, 1959, and received his commission on June 17th. From 1959-1972, he served as the chief judge. He assumed senior status on April 21, 1972. He served the Eastern District of Washington until his death on August 17, 1975. Powell was succeeded in this position by Marshall Neill.

Early life and education

  • University of Washington School of Law, LL.B., 1925

Professional career

  • Private practice, Seattle, Washington, 1925-1929
  • Private practice, Kennewick, Washington, 1929-1959
  • Prosecuting attorney, Benton County, Washington, 1931-1934, 1941-1946
  • City attorney, Kennewick, Washington, 1934-1944

Judicial nominations and appointments

Eastern District of Washington

Powell was nominated by President Dwight Eisenhower on May 26, 1959, to a seat vacated by Samuel Driver[1]; he was confirmed by the Senate on June 16, 1959, and received his commission on June 17th. From 1959-1972, he served as the chief judge. He assumed senior status on April 21, 1972. He served the Eastern District of Washington until his death on August 17, 1975. Powell was succeeded in this position by Marshall Neill.

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Footnotes

Political offices
Preceded by:
Samuel Driver
Eastern District of Washington
1959–1972
Seat #1
Succeeded by:
Marshall Neill