Walker Miller

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Walker Miller

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Prior offices
United States District Court for the District of Colorado

Education

Bachelor's

University of Colorado Law, 1963

Law

University of Chicago Law, 1965

Personal
Birthplace
Denver, Colo.


Walker David Miller was a federal judge with the United States District Court for the District of Colorado. He joined the court in 1996 after a nomination by President Bill Clinton (D). Miller assumed senior status on April 1, 2008. His service ended on March 24, 2013, upon his death.[1]

Early life and education

Miller graduated from the University of Colorado School of Law in Boulder with his Bachelors of Law degree in 1963 and later graduated from the University of Chicago Law School with his Master of Laws degree in 1965.[1]

Professional career

After law school, Miller spent the majority of his legal career in private practice in the State of Colorado from 1965 to 1966 and 1969 to 1996. For three years from 1966 to 1969, Miller was a full-time assistant professor of law for the University of Kansas School of Law in Lawrence, Kansas.[1]

Judicial career

District of Colorado

On the recommendation of Colorado Congressman Pat Schroeder, Miller was nominated by President Bill Clinton on April 18, 1996, to a seat vacated by Judge James Carrigan. Miller was confirmed by the U.S. Senate on July 11, 1996, on a majority voice vote and received commission on July 25, 1996. He assumed senior status on April 1, 2008.[2] Miller was succeeded in this position by Judge Christine Arguello.

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Political offices
Preceded by:
James Carrigan
District of Colorado
1996–2008
Seat #5
Succeeded by:
Christine Arguello