Background
Thomas, RICHARD was born on February 28, 1933 in Minot, North Dakota, United States.
Thomas, RICHARD was born on February 28, 1933 in Minot, North Dakota, United States.
University of North Dakota (Bachelor of Philosophy, 1955. Juris Doctor, 1957). Phi Alpha Delta. State's Attorney, Ward County, North Dakota, 1963-1976.
Special Assistant Attorney General, 1967-1973.
President, North Dakota State's Attorney’s Association, 1969-1970.
Captain, United States Air Force Reserve, Judge Advocate General Department, 1962-1971. Active duty, 1958-1962. Working as a partner of Thomas LAW FIRM. Admitted to the bar, 1957, North Dakota.
1962, United States District Court, District of North Dakota.
1966, United States. Supreme Court. 1978, United States. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit.
1988, United States. Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit.
Ward County Bar Association (President, 1969). State Bar Association of North Dakota. American Judicature Society.
National District Attorneys Association (Member, Board of Directors, 1969-1976).
[Captain, United States Air Force Reserve, Judge Advocate General Department, 1962-1971. Active duty, 1958-1962].