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Walter Gewin

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Walter Pettus Gewin

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Prior offices
United States Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit

Personal
Birthplace
Nanafalia, Ala.

Walter Pettus Gewin (1908-1981) was a federal judge for the United States Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit.

Gewin received a recess appointment from President John F. Kennedy on October 5, 1961, to a new seat created by 75 Stat. 80; he was nominated on January 15, 1962, confirmed by the Senate on February 5, 1962, and received his commission on February 9th. He assumed senior status on November 1, 1976, and served in that capacity until his death on May 15, 1981.[1]

Education

  • Birmingham-Southern College, A.B., 1930
  • Emory University, B.L.S., 1932
  • University of Alabama School of Law, LL.B., 1935[1]

Professional career

  • Private practice, Birmingham, Alabama, 1935-1936
  • Private practice, Greensboro, Alabama, 1936-1951
  • Prosecuting attorney, Hale County, Alabama, 1942-1951
  • Private practice, Tuscaloosa, Alabama, 1951-1961[1]

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Political offices
Preceded by:
NA - new seat
Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals
1962–1981
Succeeded by:
Robert Vance