Claire Eagan

Born 1950 in Bronx, NY

Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Oklahoma
Nominated by George W. Bush on September 4, 2001, to a seat vacated by Thomas Rutherford Brett. Confirmed by the Senate on October 23, 2001, and received commission on October 24, 2001. Served as chief judge, 2005-2012.

U.S. Magistrate Judge, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Oklahoma, 1998-2001

Education:
Trinity College (now Trinity Washington University), B.A., 1972
Fordham University School of Law, J.D., 1976

Professional Career:
Law clerk, Hon. Allen E. Barrow, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Oklahoma, 1976-1978
Private practice, Oklahoma, 1978-1998

Nominated to U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Oklahoma, August 2, 2001; no Senate vote