Terry L. Pechota

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Terry Pechota
32nd United States Attorney for the
District of South Dakota
In office
1979–1981
President Jimmy Carter
Preceded by Robert D. Hiaring
Personal details
BornFebruary 26, 1947
Residence Rapid City, South Dakota
Alma mater University of Iowa College of Law, (J.D.)
ProfessionAttorney

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

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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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References

  1. Pechota Law Office , retrieved June 4, 2019
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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