Jean Breitenstein

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Jean Breitenstein

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Prior offices
United States District Court for the District of Colorado

United States Court of Appeals for the 10th Circuit

Education

Bachelor's

University of Colorado, 1922

Law

University of Colorado School of Law, 1924

Personal
Birthplace
Keokuk, Iowa

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Jean Sala Breitenstein (1900-1986) was a federal judge on the United States Court of Appeals for the 10th Circuit and the United States District Court for the District of Colorado.[1]

Early life and education

  • University of Colorado, A.B., 1922
  • University of Colorado School of Law, LL.B., 1924[1]

Military service

Breitenstein served in the United States Army in 1918.[1]

Professional career

  • 1933-1954: Attorney in private practice
  • 1930-1933: Assistant U.S. attorney, Colorado
  • 1925-1929: Assistant state attorney general, Colorado[1]

Judicial nominations and appointments

Tenth Circuit

Breitenstein was nominated to the Tenth Circuit by President Dwight Eisenhower on June 5, 1957, to a seat vacated by Walter Huxman. He was confirmed by the Senate on June 26, 1957, and received his commission on June 27, 1957. Breitenstein assumed senior status on July 31, 1970, and served in that capacity until his death on January 30, 1986.[1]

District of Colorado

Breitenstein was nominated to the District of Colorado by President Dwight Eisenhower on April 6, 1954, to a new seat created by 68 Stat. 8. Breitenstein was confirmed by the Senate on April 23, 1954, and received his commission on April 27, 1954. He served the District of Colorado until he was elevated to the Tenth Circuit on July 9, 1957.[1] Breitenstein was succeeded in this position by Judge Alfred Arraj.

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Political offices
Preceded by:
NA-New Seat
District of Colorado
1954–1957
Seat #2
Succeeded by:
Alfred Arraj
Preceded by:
Walter Huxman
Tenth Circuit
1957–1970
Succeeded by:
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