Clarence Hale

Clarence Hale (1848-1934) was the sixth federal judge in the United States District Court for the District of Maine. He joined the court in 1902 after an appointment from President Theodore Roosevelt. He assumed senior status on January 1, 1922 and served on the court until his death on April 9, 1934.^[1]

Early life and education

Hale was born in Turner, Maine and educated at Bowdoin College, earning his A.B. in 1869. He came to Portland in 1871 to begin his legal career, earning a Read law equivalent in that year.^[1]

Professional career

Hale began his career as a private practice attorney in Portland, Maine, and maintained that practice from 1871 to 1902. During that time he served as the City Solicitor for Portland for three years, from 1879 until 1882, and in the Maine House of Representatives from 1883 to 1886.^[1]

Judicial Career

District of Maine

Hale was nominated to the court by President Theodore Roosevelt on May 13, 1902 to fill the seat vacated by Nathan Webb. The U.S. Senate confirmed him on May 19, 1902, and he was commissioned that same day. He assumed senior status on January 1, 1922 and served on the court until his death on April 9, 1934. Hale was succeeded in this position by John Andrew Peters.^[1]

See also

• United States District Court for the District of Maine

External links

• List of all judges who have served on the U.S. District court for the District of Maine.

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