Ralph R. Beistline

Judge Ralph R. Beistline

Personal

Birthday:

1948

Birthplace:

Fairbanks, AK

Race or Ethnicity:

White

Gender:

Male

Prior Employment:

Law clerk, Hon. Warren W. Taylor, Gerald Van Hoomissen, and Everett W. Hepp, Alaska Superior Court, Third Judicial District, 1974-1975
Private practice, Alaska, 1975-1992
Judge, Alaska Superior Court, Third Judicial District, 1992-2002

Education

Name of School:

University of Alaska Fairbanks

Degree:

B.A.

Degree Year:

1972

Name of School - Second:

Seattle University School of Law

The School of Law provides an excellent legal education in congruity with the overall educational mission of Seattle University. Reflecting the Jesuit tradition of academic distinction, we commit ourselves to preparing our students for the highest degree of professional performance. The 21st century presents novel and exciting challenges for legal practitioners, and we are dedicated to anticipating these challenges and educating our students to meet them. Our curriculum, designed with an eye to the future, enables our students to develop the intellectual abilities and practical skills necessary for a full range of career options -- whether they choose to enter solo or large-firm practices, serve as government or public interest lawyers, or use their legal educations to enhance civic leadership or business careers.

Degree - Second:

J.D.

Degree Year - Second:

1974

Judicial Career

Court Name:

U. S. District Court, District of Alaska

Court Name:

Alaska District Court

President Nominating:

George W. Bush

Party Affiliation of President:

Republican

Commission Date:

3/19/2002