Background
Fagan, Peter Ledford was born on September 11, 1951 in Key West, Florida, United States. Son of Monroe Eriskine and Corene Polly Fagan.
Fagan, Peter Ledford was born on September 11, 1951 in Key West, Florida, United States. Son of Monroe Eriskine and Corene Polly Fagan.
Bachelor of Science, Indiana University, 1972. Juris Doctor, University San Diego, 1976. Master of Laws, University San Diego, 1988.
Master of Science, National War College, 1994.
Commissioned ensign United States Navy, 1973, advanced through grades to captain, 1994. International law attorney/trial and defense counsel Naval Legal Service Office, Subic Bay, Philippines, 1977-1979. Legal officer United States Navy, San Diego, 1979-1981.
Staff judge advocate/special assistant United States attorney Naval Submarine Base Bangor, Seattle, 1981-1984. Senior trial counsel Naval Legal Service Office, San Diego, 1984-1987. Special assistant to vice chief naval operations United States Navy, Washington, 1988-1989, special assistant to Secretary of Navy for legal/legislation affairs, 1989-1994, force judge advocate, Commander Naval Air Forces Pacific, 1994-1997.
Commanding officer Naval Legal Service Office Southwest, 1997—1999. Circuit judge, 1999—2004. Private practice, since 2004.
Member Naval War College International Law Advisory Board, since 1989.
Member American Bar Association, Association of Trial Lawyers of America, Iowa Bar Association, California Bar Association, Judge Advisers Association.
Married Pamela Ann Pettitt, May 21, 1977. Children: Justin, Nicole, Christie, Sean, Ian, Amy.