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Raymond C. Fisher
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Senior Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit | |
In office March 31, 2013 – February 29, 2020 |
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Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit | |
In office October 12, 1999 – March 31, 2013 |
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Appointed by | Bill Clinton |
Preceded by | David R. Thompson |
Succeeded by | Michelle Friedland |
United States Associate Attorney General | |
In office 1997–1998 |
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President | Bill Clinton |
Preceded by | John Schmidt |
Succeeded by | Daniel Marcus |
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Born |
Raymond Corley Fisher
July 12, 1939 Oakland, California |
Died | February 29, 2020 Sherman Oaks, California |
(aged 80)
Political party | Democratic |
Education | University of California, Santa Barbara (BA) Stanford University (LLB) |
Raymond Corley Fisher (born July 12, 1939 – died February 29, 2020) was an important American judge. He served as a federal judge on the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. This court hears cases from many western states.
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Becoming a Judge
Early Life and School
Raymond Fisher was born in Oakland, California on July 12, 1939. He went to University High School in Los Angeles. After high school, he studied at the University of California at Santa Barbara. He earned his first degree there in 1961.
He then went to Stanford Law School to become a lawyer. He graduated in 1966 with a law degree. While at Stanford, he was the president of the Stanford Law Review. This is a student-run journal that publishes legal articles.
Learning from Top Judges
After law school, Raymond Fisher worked for two very important judges. From 1966 to 1967, he was a law clerk for Judge J. Skelly Wright. Judge Wright worked on the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit.
Then, from 1967 to 1968, Fisher worked for Justice William J. Brennan Jr.. Justice Brennan was a judge on the highest court in the country, the Supreme Court of the United States. Working for these judges helped Fisher learn a lot about the law.
Raymond Fisher's Career
Working as a Lawyer
After his time as a law clerk, Raymond Fisher worked as a private lawyer. He practiced law in Los Angeles, California, from 1968 to 1997. This means he helped people with their legal problems.
He also took on special roles in public service. In 1975, he was a special assistant to California Governor Jerry Brown. This showed his interest in helping the government.
Public Service Roles
Raymond Fisher was a member of the Los Angeles City Civil Service Commission. He served there from 1984 to 1989. This group helps make sure city jobs are given fairly.
In 1990, he worked with the Christopher Commission. This group looked into the Los Angeles Police Department. He helped them as a deputy general counsel. From 1995 to 1997, he was the president of the Los Angeles Police Commission. This group oversees the police department.
Serving the Nation
From 1997 to 1999, Raymond Fisher held a big job in the U.S. government. He was the United States Associate Attorney General. This is a high-ranking position in the United States Department of Justice. He worked to help lead the nation's legal system.
Becoming a Federal Judge
Nomination and Confirmation
On March 15, 1999, President Bill Clinton chose Raymond Fisher to be a federal judge. He was nominated for a seat on the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. This court makes decisions that affect many people.
The United States Senate had to approve his nomination. They voted 69 to 29 in favor of him on October 5, 1999. He officially became a judge on October 12, 1999.
Important Cases and Retirement
As a judge, Fisher heard many different types of cases. In 2004, he made a decision in a death penalty case. He believed the jury had made a mistake. The Supreme Court of the United States later disagreed with his decision.
In 2006, Judge Fisher disagreed with other judges on his court. They allowed a county to search the homes of people receiving welfare. Fisher thought this was not right.
He continued to serve as a judge until April 1, 2013. At that time, he took senior status. This means he still heard some cases but had a lighter workload. Raymond Fisher passed away on February 29, 2020.
See Also
- List of law clerks of the Supreme Court of the United States (Seat 3)
Sources
- Raymond C. Fisher at the Biographical Directory of Federal Judges, a public domain publication of the Federal Judicial Center.
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Preceded by John Schmidt |
United States Associate Attorney General 1997–1999 |
Succeeded by Daniel Marcus |
Preceded by David R. Thompson |
Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit 1999–2013 |
Succeeded by Michelle Friedland |