Wesley E. Brown

American lawyer and jurist

Wesley E. Brown - American lawyer and jurist
Born

1907
118 years ago

Died

January 23rd, 2012
13 years ago — 105 years old

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

United States

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Graduated from the University of Kansas School of Law. Served as a U.S. District Judge for the District of Kansas from 1979 until retirement in 2002. Contributed to various rulings regarding civil rights and federal procedures. Actively involved in legal education and public service throughout career.

Served as U.S. District Judge for Kansas

Contributed to civil rights rulings

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