Diarmuid O'Scannlain (born November 1 1937) is a senior United States circuit judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. He was appointed to the court by President Ronald Reagan in 1986 and assumed senior status in 2016.
Early life and education
- Born in New York City, United States.
- Received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Harvard College in 1958.
- Received a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) from Harvard Law School in 1961.
Professional career
- After law school, O'Scannlain entered private legal practice in Oregon.
- Appointed by President Reagan to the Ninth Circuit, receiving his commission on May 30 1986.
- Served as an active judge on the Ninth Circuit until assuming senior status on June 30 2016, at which point he continues to hear cases on a reduced docket.
Judicial service
During his tenure, Judge O'Scannlain authored opinions on a broad range of federal issues, including constitutional law, civil rights, and administrative law. He is frequently described in legal commentary as a member of the court’s conservative wing and has been cited for his textualist approach to statutory interpretation.
Publications and affiliations
- Has contributed articles and essays on judicial philosophy and the role of the federal judiciary.
- Member of various legal professional organizations, including the American Bar Association.
Personal life
- Married with children; resides in Oregon.
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