Betty Binns Fletcher
American lawyer and judge with rulings

Born
March 29th, 1923
102 years ago
Died
October 22nd, 2012
12 years ago — 89 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
United States
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A prominent American lawyer and judge, served on the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit from 1979 to 2014. Contributed to significant rulings in civil rights, environmental law, and intellectual property. Attended the University of Washington for undergraduate studies and earned a law degree from Stanford University. Became the first female judge to serve on the Ninth Circuit and was instrumental in various landmark decisions. Worked with several legal organizations, advocating for fairness and justice throughout her career.
First female judge on the Ninth Circuit
Rulings in civil rights and environmental law
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