Joel Bolger | |
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Chief Justice of the Alaska Supreme Court | |
In office July 1, 2018 –June 30, 2021 | |
Preceded by | Craig Stowers |
Succeeded by | Daniel Winfree |
Associate Justice of the Alaska Supreme Court | |
In office January 25,2013 –June 30,2021 | |
Appointed by | Sean Parnell |
Preceded by | Walter L. Carpeneti |
Succeeded by | Jennifer S. Henderson |
Personal details | |
Born | Joel Harold Bolger February 16,1955 Carroll,Iowa,U.S. |
Education | University of Iowa (BS,JD) |
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