Richard Earl Robinson (February 3, 1903 – January 28, 1991) was a United States district judge of the United States District Court for the District of Nebraska.

Richard Earl Robinson
Senior Judge of the United States District Court for the District of Nebraska
In office
January 7, 1972 – January 28, 1991
Chief Judge of the United States District Court for the District of Nebraska
In office
1957–1972
Preceded byJohn Wayne Delehant
Succeeded byWarren Keith Urbom
Judge of the United States District Court for the District of Nebraska
In office
July 3, 1956 – January 7, 1972
Appointed byDwight D. Eisenhower
Preceded byJames A. Donohoe
Succeeded byRichard A. Dier
Personal details
Born
Richard Earl Robinson

(1903-02-03)February 3, 1903
Omaha, Nebraska
DiedJanuary 28, 1991(1991-01-28) (aged 87)
EducationCreighton University School of Law (LL.B.)

Education and career edit

Born in Omaha, Nebraska, Robinson received a Bachelor of Laws from Creighton University School of Law in 1927. He was in private practice in Omaha from 1927 to 1956.[1]

Federal judicial service edit

On June 21, 1956, Robinson was nominated by President Dwight D. Eisenhower to a seat on the United States District Court for the District of Nebraska vacated by Judge James A. Donohoe. Robinson was confirmed by the United States Senate on July 2, 1956, and received his commission the next day. He served as Chief Judge from 1957 to 1972. He assumed senior status on January 7, 1972. Robinson served in that capacity until his death on January 28, 1991.[1]

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Legal offices
Preceded by Judge of the United States District Court for the District of Nebraska
1956–1972
Succeeded by
Preceded by Chief Judge of the United States District Court for the District of Nebraska
1957–1972
Succeeded by