Miles Welton Lord

Judge Miles Welton Lord

Personal

Birthday:

1919

Birthplace:

Dean Lake Township, MN

Race or Ethnicity:

White

Gender:

Male

Prior Employment:

U.S. Army, Air Corps, 1944-1945
Private practice, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 1948-1951, 1952-1954, 1960-1961
Assistant U.S. attorney, District of Minnesota, 1951-1952
Attorney general, State of Minnesota, 1955-1960
U.S. attorney for the District of Minnesota, 1961-1966

Education

Name of School:

University of Minnesota

Degree:

B.A.

Degree Year:

1946

Name of School - Second:

University of Minnesota Law School

Our faculty ranks in the top nationally as some of the most productive and influential scholars in legal education. At the same time, in true Minnesota tradition, they pride themselves on accessibility and the quality of their teaching. With a 13:1 student-faculty ratio and doors that are always open, you will get to know your professors, and you will enjoy your classroom experience.

Degree - Second:

LL.B.

Degree Year - Second:

1948

Judicial Career

Court Name:

U. S. District Court, District of Minnesota

Court Name:

Minnesota District Court

President Nominating:

Lyndon B. Johnson

Party Affiliation of President:

Democratic

Commission Date:

4/28/1966

Retirement from Active Service:

7/1/1985

Termination Date:

9/8/1985

Termination Reason:

Retirement