Justin Miller (November 17, 1888 – January 17, 1973) was an

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of the

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Education and career

Born on November 17, 1888, in Crescent City,

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, Miller received an

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degree in 1911 from

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, a

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in 1913 from the

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at the

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and a

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in 1914 from

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. He entered private practice in Hanford,

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, and

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from 1914 to 1921. He was district attorney for Kings County, California from 1915 to 1918. He was an attorney and executive officer of the California State Commission on Immigration and Housing from 1919 to 1921. He was a Professor of Law at the

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from 1921 to 1923, at the

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from 1923 to 1926, and the

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from 1926 to 1927. He was Professor and Dean at the

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from 1927 to 1930. He was Dean at the

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from 1930 to 1935. He was special assistant to the

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from 1934 to 1936.

Federal judicial service

Miler was a member of the

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in 1937. Miler was nominated by President

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on August 20, 1937, to an Associate Justice seat on the

(now the

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) vacated by Associate Justice

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. He was confirmed by the

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on August 21, 1937, and received his commission on August 23, 1937. His service terminated on September 30, 1945, due to his resignation.

Post judicial service

Miller was the President of the

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from 1945 to 1951. He was Chairman of the Board and general counsel for the National Association of Radio and Television Broadcasters starting in 1951. He was Chairman of the Salary Stabilization Board from 1951 to 1952.

Death

Miller died January 17, 1973.

References

Sources

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