John P. Foley (judge)
John P. Foley (1938 – November 23, 1984) was an American lawyer and judge. He was Presiding Judge of the Wisconsin Court of Appeals from 1981 until his death in 1984.
The Honorable John P. Foley | |
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| Judge of the Wisconsin Court of Appeals District III | |
| In office August 1, 1978 – November 23, 1984 | |
| Preceded by | Position established |
| Succeeded by | Daniel L. LaRocque |
| Wisconsin Circuit Court Judge for the 11th Circuit | |
| In office 1976 – July 31, 1978 | |
| Appointed by | Patrick Lucey |
| Preceded by | Allen Kinney |
| Succeeded by | Position abolished |
| Personal details | |
| Born | John Patrick Foley 1938 |
| Died | November 23, 1984 (aged 45–46) Wausau, Wisconsin |
| Resting place | Evergreen Cemetery Manitowoc, Wisconsin |
| Mother | Adaline (Hampton) Foley |
| Father | John Elmer Foley |
| Education |
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| Military service | |
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| Years of service | 1960–1963 |
Biography
Foley graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and Marquette University Law School and served in the United States Army. He died on November 23, 1984.[1]
Legal career
After working with a private law firm, Foley was appointed a Wisconsin Circuit Court Judge by Governor Patrick Lucey in 1976. He was elected to the Court of Appeals in 1978 and became a Presiding Judge in 1981. Foley remained in that position until his death.
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References
- "John P. Foley". Retrieved 2011-11-27.
| Legal offices | ||
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| Preceded by Allen Kinney |
Wisconsin Circuit Court Judge for the 11th Circuit 1976 – 1978 |
Succeeded by Circuit abolished |
| Preceded by New court |
Judge of the Wisconsin Court of Appeals District III 1978 – 1984 |
Succeeded by Daniel L. LaRocque |
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