Roger Leland Wollman
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Roger L. Wollman is a federal judge on the United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit
. He is the brother of Harvey L. Wollman
, former Governor of South Dakota
.
in 1957. He was in the United States Army
from 1957 to 1959. He then attended the University of South Dakota School of Law
, graduating near the top of his class. In 1964, he received an LL.M from Harvard Law School
.
to George T. Mickelson
of the United States District Court for the District of South Dakota
from 1962 to 1963. He was in private practice of law in Aberdeen, South Dakota
from 1964 to 1971, and served as a State's attorney of Aberdeen, South Dakota from 1967 to 1971.
Prior to his nomination to the Eighth Circuit, Wollman served for fourteen years on the Supreme Court of South Dakota
. From 1978-1982, he served as Chief Justice on that Court.
on June 25, 1985, to a new seat created by statute. Wollman was confirmed by the Senate on July 19, 1985, and he received his commission on July 22, 1985. From 1999-2002, Wollman served as chief judge for the Eighth Circuit.
Judge Wollman maintains his chambers in Sioux Falls, South Dakota
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United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit
The United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit is a federal court with appellate jurisdiction over the district courts in the following districts:* Eastern District of Arkansas* Western District of Arkansas...
. He is the brother of Harvey L. Wollman
Harvey L. Wollman
Harvey Lowell Wollman was the 26th Governor of South Dakota. He was the first Lieutenant Governor in the history of South Dakota to move into the Governor's office. As of 2009, he is also the most recent Democrat to hold the title of South Dakota governor.Wollman was born in 1935 in Frankfort,...
, former Governor of South Dakota
Governor of South Dakota
The Governor of South Dakota is the head of the executive branch of the government of South Dakota. They are elected to a four year term on even years when there is no Presidential election. The current governor is Dennis Daugaard, a Republican elected in 2010....
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Early life and education
Wollman received a B.A. from Tabor CollegeTabor College
Tabor College may refer to:* Tabor College , a defunct institution formerly located in Iowa* Tabor College , a four-year Christian liberal arts institution in Kansas...
in 1957. He was in the United States Army
United States Army
The United States Army is the main branch of the United States Armed Forces responsible for land-based military operations. It is the largest and oldest established branch of the U.S. military, and is one of seven U.S. uniformed services...
from 1957 to 1959. He then attended the University of South Dakota School of Law
University of South Dakota School of Law
The University of South Dakota School of Law is the law school of the University of South Dakota and the only law school in the state of South Dakota. It is located on the USD campus in Vermillion in the southeastern part of the state, near the Missouri River and the Iowa and Nebraska borders...
, graduating near the top of his class. In 1964, he received an LL.M from Harvard Law School
Harvard Law School
Harvard Law School is one of the professional graduate schools of Harvard University. Located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, it is the oldest continually-operating law school in the United States and is home to the largest academic law library in the world. The school is routinely ranked by the U.S...
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Early career
Wollman began his career as a law clerkLaw clerk
A law clerk or a judicial clerk is a person who provides assistance to a judge in researching issues before the court and in writing opinions. Law clerks are not court clerks or courtroom deputies, who are administrative staff for the court. Most law clerks are recent law school graduates who...
to George T. Mickelson
George T. Mickelson
George Theodore Mickelson was the 18th Governor of South Dakota, and later a United States federal judge.-Background:...
of the United States District Court for the District of South Dakota
United States District Court for the District of South Dakota
The United States District Court for the District of South Dakota is the United States District Court or the Federal district court, whose jurisdiction for issues pertaining to federal law or diversity for the state of South Dakota. The court is based in Sioux Falls with other courthouses in...
from 1962 to 1963. He was in private practice of law in Aberdeen, South Dakota
Aberdeen, South Dakota
Aberdeen is a city in and the county seat of Brown County, South Dakota, United States, about 125 mi northeast of Pierre. Settled in 1880, it was incorporated in 1882. The city population was 26,091 at the 2010 census. The American News is the local newspaper...
from 1964 to 1971, and served as a State's attorney of Aberdeen, South Dakota from 1967 to 1971.
Prior to his nomination to the Eighth Circuit, Wollman served for fourteen years on the Supreme Court of South Dakota
South Dakota Supreme Court
The South Dakota Supreme Court is the highest court in the state of South Dakota. It is composed of a chief justice and four associate justices appointed by governor and selected from five different appointment districts. Justices face a nonpolitical retention election three years after appointment...
. From 1978-1982, he served as Chief Justice on that Court.
Nomination to the Eighth Circuit
Wollman was nominated by President Ronald ReaganRonald Reagan
Ronald Wilson Reagan was the 40th President of the United States , the 33rd Governor of California and, prior to that, a radio, film and television actor....
on June 25, 1985, to a new seat created by statute. Wollman was confirmed by the Senate on July 19, 1985, and he received his commission on July 22, 1985. From 1999-2002, Wollman served as chief judge for the Eighth Circuit.
Judge Wollman maintains his chambers in Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Sioux Falls is the largest city in the U.S. state of South Dakota. Sioux Falls is the county seat of Minnehaha County, and also extends into Lincoln County to the south...
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