Claudeen Arthur
Native American lawyer (1942–2004) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Claudeen Bates Arthur (née Claudeen Rosenda Bates, 1942 – November 27, 2004) was a Native American lawyer who was the first Navajo woman licensed as a lawyer in the United States and the first female Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of the Navajo Nation.
Quick Facts Chief Justice of the Supreme Courtof the Navajo Nation, Preceded by ...
Claudeen Bates Arthur | |
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Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of the Navajo Nation | |
In office November 24, 2003 – November 27, 2004 | |
Preceded by | Robert Yazzie |
Succeeded by | Herb Yazzie |
Personal details | |
Born | Claudeen Rosenda Bates 1942 Ganado, Arizona, United States |
Died | November 27, 2004 (aged 62) Fort Defiance, Arizona |
Spouse | Harris Arthur (divorced) |
Children | 4 |
Education | New Mexico State University (BA) Arizona State University (JD) |
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