Charles C. Lovell

Charles C. Lovell (September 10, 1929 – June 14, 2023) was a United States district judge of the United States District Court for the District of Montana.

Charles C. Lovell
Senior Judge of the United States District Court for the District of Montana
In office
June 14, 2000 – June 14, 2023
Judge of the United States District Court for the District of Montana
In office
April 4, 1985 – June 14, 2000
Appointed byRonald Reagan
Preceded bySeat established by 98 Stat. 333
Succeeded bySam E. Haddon
Personal details
Born(1929-09-10)September 10, 1929
Anaconda, Montana, U.S.
DiedJune 14, 2023(2023-06-14) (aged 93)
Helena, Montana, U.S.
EducationUniversity of Montana (BS, JD)

Biography

Early life and education

Born in Anaconda, Montana, Lovell received a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Montana in 1952 and was in the United States Air Force from 1952 to 1954, thereafter receiving a Juris Doctor from the University of Montana School of Law in 1959. He was in private practice in Helena, Montana from 1959 to 1985. He was chief counsel to the Office of Montana State Attorney General, Appellate Division from 1969 to 1972.[1]

Federal judicial service

On March 27, 1985, Lovell was nominated by President Ronald Reagan to a new seat on the United States District Court for the District of Montana created by 98 Stat. 333. He was confirmed by the United States Senate on April 3, 1985, and received his commission on April 4, 1985. He assumed senior status on June 14, 2000.[1] He took inactive senior status on April 7, 2021.[2]

Death

Lovell died in Helena, Montana on June 14, 2023, at the age of 93.[3]

References
  1. Charles C. Lovell at the Biographical Directory of Federal Judges, a public domain publication of the Federal Judicial Center.
  2. "Senior United States District Court Judge Charles C. Lovell has assumed inactive senior status after 36 years of service on the federal bench". www.mtd.uscourts.gov. April 7, 2021. Retrieved May 4, 2021.
  3. O'Brien, Edward F. "MT Senior District Court Judge Charles Lovell dies at the age of 93". Montana Public Radio. Retrieved June 14, 2023.

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