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Richard Franklin Boulware II

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United States District Court for the District of Nevada

Tenure

2014 - Present

Years in position

Education

Personal

Richard Franklin Boulware II is a federal judge for the United States District Court for the District of Nevada. Prior to his confirmation, he was a public defender at the Federal Public Defender's office in Las Vegas. On January 16, 2014, President Barack Obama nominated Boulware to fill a vacancy on the United States District Court for the District of Nevada.^[1] The United States Senate confirmed Boulware on June 10, 2014, on a vote of 58-34.^[2]

Educations and early life

Boulware earned his A.B. from Harvard College in 1993 and his J.D. from Columbia Law School in 2002.^[1]

Professional career

2007-2014: Federal Public Defender's Office, Las Vegas, Nevada

2010-2014: Lead Attorney, Complex White-collar Cases
2008-2014: Trial Attorney
2007-2008: Research & Writing Attorney

2003-2007: Attorney, Federal Defenders of New York
2002-2003: Law Clerk, Hon. Denise Cote, United States District Court for the Southern District of New York.^[1]

Judicial career

District of Nevada

Nomination Tracker

Nominee Information
Name: Richard Franklin Boulware II
Court: District of Nevada
Progress
Confirmed 145 days after nomination.
Nominated: January 16, 2014
ABA Rating: Substantial Majority Qualified, Minority Not Qualified
Questionnaire: Questionnaire
Hearing: March 12, 2014

QFRs: QFRs (Hover over QFRs to read more)

Reported: April 3, 2014
Confirmed: June 10, 2014
Vote: 58-35

Richard Franklin Boulware II was nominated to the United States District Court for the District of Nevada by President Barack Obama. He was nominated to fill a vacancy created by Phil Pro who assumed senior status on December 31, 2011. On the nomination:

“	I am pleased to nominate these distinguished individuals to serve on the United States District Court bench. I am confident they will serve the American people with integrity and a steadfast commitment to justice. ^[3]	”
—President Barack Obama, ^[1]

The American Bar Association rated Boulware Substantial Majority Qualified, Minority Not Qualified.^[4]

Boulward had a hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee on March 12, 2014.^[5] The committee reported Boulware to the full Senate on April 3, 2014, by a vote of 11-7.^[6] The United States Senate confirmed Boulware on June 10, 2014, on a vote of 58-35.^[2]

Reactions to nomination

Both senators from Nevada commented on his nomination:

“	This is terrific news for Nevada. Richard Boulware is the epitome of what a federal judge should be. He will bring to the bench stellar educational credentials and significant jury trial experience, having served many years as a federal public defender. A Nevada native, Boulware has been a leader in the community and actively involved in making Las Vegas a better place. I was proud to give Boulware my highest recommendation to President Obama, and I look forward to his swift confirmation. ^[3]	”
—Senator Harry Reid (D-NV), ^[7]

“	After sitting down with Mr. Boulware and discussing his nomination at length, I found him to be extremely impressive. I feel that he is an excellent choice for the District of Nevada, and I am confident that he will serve Nevada well. I look forward to signing the blue slip as soon as my colleagues on the Judiciary Committee have the pertinent documents to continue the nomination process. ^[3]	”
—Senator Dean Heller (R-NV), ^[7]

Awards and associations

Awards

2013: Nevada Attorney's For Criminal Justice, Dedicated Service Award
2012: President's Award, National Bar Association
2012: Medal of Justice, Nevada State Bar
2000-2002: Columbia Law School, Law Review
2000: Columbia Law School, Harlan Fisk Stone Scholar
1986: Harvard College, National Merit Scholar

Associations

2013-Present: Chairman, Nevade Commission on Minority Affairs
2013-Present: Mentor, College Preparatory Program, Victory missionary Baptist Church
2013: National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
2013: Volunteer Coach, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, Boyd School of Law, Black Students Moot Court Team
2013: Superintendent's Educational Opportunity Advisory Committee on Disproportionality in School Discipline
2012: County Commission's District Attorney Selection Screening Panel
2011-2012: Superintendent's Educational Opportunity Advisory Committee on Westside "Prime 6" Schools
2010-2011: Superintendent's Educational Opportunity Advisory Committee on Underachieving Schools
2010-2011: Mentor, College Preparatory Program, Victory missionary Baptist Church
2010-2011: National Board of Governors, National Bar Association
2010-2011: Committee To Form Willie H. Brooks Soar Academy
2010: County Commission's Coroner's Inquest Reform Panel
2009-Present: Volunteer Attorney, U.S. VETS, Program for Homless Veterans
2009-2011: President, National Bar Association, Las Vegas Chapter
2009-2010: Education Reform Committee, 100 Balck Men, Inc. Las Vegas Chapter
2008-Present: Board of Directors, Las Vegas Chapter of the National Bar Association Foundation
2008-2013: NAACP, Las Vegas Chapter