Terry L. Pechota

Terry Pechota (born February 26, 1947) is an American attorney who was the 32nd United States Attorney for the District of South Dakota.

Terry Pechota
32nd United States Attorney for the
District of South Dakota
In office
1979–1981
PresidentJimmy Carter
Preceded byRobert D. Hiaring
Personal details
BornFebruary 26, 1947
ResidenceRapid City, South Dakota
Alma materUniversity of Iowa College of Law, (J.D.)
ProfessionAttorney

United States Attorney

He was nominated by President Jimmy Carter to be the 32nd United States Attorney for the District of South Dakota. He was confirmed by the United States Senate. He was the first Sioux Indian to be named a U.S. Attorney.[1]

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See also

References

  1. Pechota Law Office, retrieved June 4, 2019
Legal offices
Preceded by
Robert D. Hiaring
42nd United States Attorney for the District of South Dakota
1979-1981
Succeeded by
Jeffrey L. Viken


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