Donald James Porter
1921–2003 · Madison, SD
Judicial Service
| Court | Title | Appointed By | Commissioned | Termination |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. District Court for the District of South Dakota | Judge | Jimmy Carter (Democratic) | May 11, 1979 | Death, Feb 17, 2003 |
Education
- University of South Dakota, B.S., 1942
- University of South Dakota School of Law (now Knudson School of Law), LL.B., 1943
Professional Career
U.S. Army, 1943-1946; Staff attorney, Office of Temporary Controls, 1946-1947; Sioux Falls, South Dakota, 1946; St. Paul, Minnesota, 1947; Private practice, Chamberlain, South Dakota, 1947-1959; State's attorney, Brule County, South Dakota, 1948-1952, 1957-1959; State representative, South Dakota, 1955-1957; Private practice, Pierre, South Dakota, 1959-1977; Associate justice, South Dakota Supreme Court, 1977-1979
Opinions on This Site
1 opinion from 1987 to 1987