Terry Pechota | |
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32nd United States Attorney for the District of South Dakota | |
In office 1979–1981 | |
President | Jimmy Carter |
Preceded by | Robert D. Hiaring |
Personal details | |
Born | February 26, 1947 |
Residence | Rapid City, South Dakota |
Alma mater | University of Iowa College of Law, (J.D.) |
Profession | Attorney |
Terry Pechota (born February 26, 1947) is an American attorney who was the 32nd United States Attorney for the District of South Dakota.
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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Preceded by Robert D. Hiaring | 42nd United States Attorney for the District of South Dakota 1979-1981 | Succeeded by Jeffrey L. Viken |