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Lowell Jensen
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| Senior Judge of the United States District Court for the Northern District of California | |
| In office June 27, 1997 – October 31, 2014 |
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| Judge of the United States District Court for the Northern District of California | |
| In office June 25, 1986 – June 27, 1997 |
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| Appointed by | Ronald Reagan |
| Preceded by | William H. Orrick Jr. |
| Succeeded by | Charles Breyer |
| 21st United States Deputy Attorney General | |
| In office 1985–1986 |
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| Appointed by | Ronald Reagan |
| Preceded by | Carol E. Dinkins |
| Succeeded by | Arnold Burns |
| United States Associate Attorney General | |
| In office 1983–1985 |
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| Appointed by | Ronald Reagan |
| Preceded by | Rudy Giuliani |
| Succeeded by | Arnold Burns |
| United States Assistant Attorney General for the Criminal Division | |
| In office 1981–1983 |
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| President | Ronald Reagan |
| Preceded by | Philip Heymann |
| Succeeded by | Stephen S. Trott |
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Delwen Lowell Jensen
June 3, 1928 Brigham City, Utah, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Education | University of California, Berkeley (BA, JD) |
Delwen Lowell Jensen (born June 3, 1928) is an American lawyer and former judge. He served as a federal judge for the United States District Court for the Northern District of California. This court handles important legal cases in northern California.
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Early Life and Education
Lowell Jensen was born on June 3, 1928, in Brigham City, Utah. He went to the University of California, Berkeley. In 1949, he earned his first degree, a Bachelor of Arts. Later, in 1952, he received his law degree from the UC Berkeley School of Law.
After finishing his studies, Jensen served in the United States Army. He was a Corporal from 1952 to 1954. After his military service, he worked as a private lawyer in Oakland, California, for about a year.
Career as a Prosecutor
From 1955 to 1966, Lowell Jensen worked as a deputy district attorney in Alameda County, California. A district attorney is a lawyer who represents the government in criminal cases. He then became an assistant district attorney from 1966 to 1969.
Innovations in Law Enforcement
During his time as a prosecutor, Jensen helped create a new computer program. This program was called DALITE, which stood for District Attorney's Automated Legal Information System. It helped manage legal cases more efficiently.
Leading the District Attorney's Office
From 1969 to 1981, Jensen was the District Attorney of Alameda County. In this important role, he was in charge of many legal cases. He oversaw major prosecutions during his time as district attorney.
Working for the U.S. Government
Lowell Jensen also held several high-level positions in the United States Department of Justice. This is the part of the government that enforces federal laws.
- Assistant Attorney General: From 1981 to 1983, he was the Assistant Attorney General for the Criminal Division. This role meant he helped lead efforts to fight crime across the country.
- Associate Attorney General: From 1983 to 1985, he served as the United States Associate Attorney General. This is another senior leadership position within the Justice Department.
- Deputy Attorney General: From 1985 to 1986, Jensen was the United States Deputy Attorney General. This is the second-highest position in the Department of Justice.
In 1987, he was briefly considered for the role of FBI director. However, he decided not to pursue the position.
Federal Judicial Service
On June 2, 1986, President Ronald Reagan nominated Lowell Jensen to become a federal judge. He was chosen for a seat on the United States District Court for the Northern District of California. This court is part of the federal court system.
The United States Senate approved his nomination on June 24, 1986. He officially became a judge on June 25, 1986. He served as a judge for many years.
Senior Status and Retirement
On June 27, 1997, Judge Jensen took on "senior status." This means that federal judges can reduce their workload but still hear cases. It allows them to continue serving without fully retiring. He fully retired from the court on October 31, 2014.
More Information
- Delwen Lowell Jensen at the Biographical Directory of Federal Judges, a public domain publication of the Federal Judicial Center.
- Civil Rights Greensboro: D. Lowell Jensen profile
