Background
Nielsen, Leland C. was born on June 14, 1919 in Vesper, Kansas, United States. Son of Carl Christian and Christena (Larson) Nielsen.
Nielsen, Leland C. was born on June 14, 1919 in Vesper, Kansas, United States. Son of Carl Christian and Christena (Larson) Nielsen.
Washburn University of Topeka (Bachelor of Arts). University of Southern California (Juris Doctor).
He received a J.D. from the University of Southern California Law School in 1946. He was in private practice in Los Angeles, California from 1946 to 1947. He was a Deputy city attorney of Los Angeles, California from 1947 to 1951.
He was in private practice in San Diego, California from 1951 to 1968. He was a judge on the Superior Court California for San Diego County from 1968 to 1971. Nielsen was a federal judge on the United States District Court for the Southern District of California.
Nielsen was nominated by President Richard Nixon on April 21, 1971, to a new seat created by 84 Stat. 294. He was confirmed by the United States Senate on May 20, 1971, and received his commission the same day. He assumed senior status on June 14, 1985.
Nielsen served in that capacity until his death.
Served to major A.C., United States Army 1941-1946. Member American College Trial Lawyers.
Married Virginia Garland, November 27, 1958. 1 child, Christena.
