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Lawrence L. Piersol

U.S. District Court, District of South Dakota
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Biography

Born 1940 in Vermillion, SD

Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court, District of South Dakota
Nominated by William J. Clinton on August 6, 1993, to a seat vacated by Donald J. Porter. Confirmed by the Senate on November 20, 1993, and received commission on November 22, 1993. Served as chief judge, 1999-2005. Assumed senior status on July 31, 2009.

Education:
University of South Dakota, B.A., 1962
University of South Dakota School of Law, J.D., 1965

Professional Career:
U.S. Army, JAG Corps, 1965-1968
Private practice, Sioux Falls, South Dakota, 1968-1993

Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
South Dakota
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Professional Experience
Judge
U.S. District Court, District of South Dakota
- Current
Served as chief judge, 1999-2005. Assumed senior status on July 31, 2009.
Attorney
Private practice, Sioux Falls, South Dakota
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U.S. Army, JAG Corps
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Education
University of South Dakota School of Law
J.D. (1965)
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University of South Dakota
B.A. (1962)
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Professional Associations
South Dakota State Bar
Member
Current
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Websites & Blogs
Website
United States District Court, District of South Dakota
Website
Federal Judicial Center Biography
Contact & Map
Rm 202, United States Courthouse
400 S Phillips Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
Telephone: (605) 330-6640