Malcolm Lucas
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Malcolm Millar Lucas (April 19, 1927 – September 28, 2016) was an American jurist and attorney who served as the 26th Chief Justice of California. He previously served as a trial judge on the Los Angeles County Superior Court and United States district judge of the United States District Court for the Central District of California.
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Malcolm M. Lucas | |
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26th Chief Justice of California | |
In office January 5, 1987 – May 1, 1996 | |
Appointed by | George Deukmejian |
Preceded by | Rose Bird |
Succeeded by | Ronald M. George |
Associate Justice of the California Supreme Court | |
In office April 6, 1984 – January 5, 1987 | |
Appointed by | George Deukmejian |
Preceded by | Frank K. Richardson |
Succeeded by | John Arguelles |
Judge of the United States District Court for the Central District of California | |
In office July 29, 1971 – April 6, 1984 | |
Appointed by | Richard Nixon |
Preceded by | Seat established by 84 Stat. 294 |
Succeeded by | William J. Rea |
Personal details | |
Born | Malcolm Millar Lucas (1927-04-19)April 19, 1927 Berkeley, California |
Died | September 28, 2016(2016-09-28) (aged 89) Los Angeles, California |
Education | University of Southern California (BA, LLB) |
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