Lee Roy West
1929–2020 · Clayton, OK
Judicial Service
| Court | Title | Appointed By | Commissioned | Termination |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. District Court for the Western District of Oklahoma | Judge | Jimmy Carter (Democratic) | Nov 2, 1979 | Death, Apr 24, 2020 |
Education
- University of Oklahoma, B.A., 1952
- University of Oklahoma, B.A., 1952
- University of Oklahoma College of Law, J.D., 1956
- Harvard Law School, LL.M., 1963
Professional Career
U.S. Marine Corps lieutenant, 1952-1956; active duty, 1952-1954; Private practice, Ada, Oklahoma, 1956-1961, 1963-1965; Faculty, University of Oklahoma College of Law, 1961-1962; Ford Foundation Fellow in law teaching, Harvard Law School, 1962-1963; Judge, Oklahoma District Court, Twenty-Second Judicial District, 1965-1973; Special justice, Supreme Court of Oklahoma and Oklahoma Court of Criminal Appeals, 1965-1973; Member, Civil Aeronautics Board, 1973-1978; acting chairman, 1977; Private practice, Tulsa, Oklahoma, 1978-1979