Gary K. Nelson
American lawyer and politician (1935–2013) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Gary K. Nelson (July 12, 1935 – May 17, 2013) was an American lawyer, politician, and jurist who served as the Attorney General of Arizona from 1968 to 1974.[1] Appointed to the court of appeals, Nelson is the only appellate judge in Arizona history to not be retained by the voters.[2]
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Gary K. Nelson | |
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Judge of the Arizona Court of Appeals | |
In office June 1974 – November 1978 | |
Appointed by | Jack Williams |
Preceded by | None (new seat) |
Succeeded by | Joe W. Contreras |
17th Attorney General of Arizona | |
In office July 1, 1968 – July 1, 1974 | |
Governor | Jack Williams |
Preceded by | Darrell F. Smith |
Succeeded by | N. Warner Lee |
Personal details | |
Born | (1935-07-12)July 12, 1935 La Crosse, Wisconsin |
Died | May 17, 2013(2013-05-17) (aged 77) Mesa, Arizona |
Political party | Republican |
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