George Boldt

George Boldt

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Nonpartisan

Prior offices

United States District Court for the Western District of Washington

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Education

Bachelor's

University of Montana, 1925

Law

University of Montana School of Law, 1926

Personal

Birthplace

Chicago, Ill.

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George Hugo Boldt (1903-1984) was a federal judge on the United States District Court for the Western District of Washington.

Boldt was nominated by President Dwight Eisenhower on June 10, 1953, to a seat vacated by Charles Leavy; he was confirmed by the Senate on July 14, 1953, and received commission that same day. In 1971, he served as the chief judge. He assumed senior status on October 30, 1971. He served the Western District of Washington until his death on March 18, 1984.

Early life and education

• University of Montana, B.A., 1925
• University of Montana School of Law, LL.B., 1926

Professional career

• Private practice, Helena, Montana, 1926-1927
• Private practice, Seattle, Washington, 1928-1945
• U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel, 1942-1945
• State special deputy attorney general, Washington, 1940, 1946-1947
• Private practice, Tacoma, Washington, 1946-1953
• Special prosecuting attorney, Pierce County, Washington, 1948-1949

Judicial nominations and appointments

Western District of Washington

Boldt was nominated by President Dwight Eisenhower on June 10, 1953, to a seat vacated by Charles Leavy; he was confirmed by the Senate on July 14, 1953, and received commission that same day. In 1971, he served as the chief judge. He assumed senior status on October 30, 1971. He served the Western District of Washington until his death on March 18, 1984. Boldt was succeeded in this position by Morell Sharp.

External links

• Boldt's Biography from the Federal Judicial Center

Footnotes

Political offices
Preceded by: Charles Leavy	Western District of Washington 1953–1971 Seat #2	Succeeded by: Morell Sharp