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Raymond McNichols

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Raymond McNichols

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Nonpartisan

Prior offices
United States District Court for the District of Idaho

Education

Law

University of Idaho College of Law, 1950

Personal
Birthplace
Bonners Ferry, Idaho


Raymond Clyne McNichols (1914-1985) was a federal judge on the United States District Court for the District of Idaho.

McNichols was nominated by President Lyndon Johnson on April 15, 1964, to a seat vacated by Chase Clark; he was confirmed by the Senate on April 30, 1964, and received commission on May 1, 1964. From 1971-1981, he served as the chief judge. He assumed senior status on July 1, 1981. He served the District of Idaho until his death on December 25, 1985. McNichols was succeeded in this position by Harold Ryan.

Early life and education

  • University of Idaho College of Law, LL.B., 1950

Professional career

  • U.S. Navy, 1942-1947
  • Private practice, Orofino, Idaho, 1950-1964

Judicial career

District of Idaho

McNichols was nominated by President Lyndon Johnson on April 15, 1964, to a seat vacated by Chase Clark; he was confirmed by the Senate on April 30, 1964, and received commission on May 1, 1964. From 1971-1981, he served as the chief judge.[1] He assumed senior status on July 1, 1981. He served the District of Idaho until his death on December 25, 1985. McNichols was succeeded in this position by Harold Ryan.

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Political offices
Preceded by:
Chase Clark
District of Idaho
1964–1981
Seat #1
Succeeded by:
Harold Ryan