Background
Wakefield, Robert was born on November 24, 1936 in Oakland, California, United States. Son of Hal Wesley and Elizabeth Luella Wakefield.
- Photos
- Works
- Photos
- Works
Robert Wakefield
Edit Profile
Robert Wakefield, American lawyer, retired military officer. Bar: Idaho 1992, United States District Court Idaho 1992, Colorado 1993, Washington 2002, also Nez Perce and Coeur d'Alene tribal courts. Decorated Legion of Meritg, Purple Heart, 13 Air medals, Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry. Member 2d District Bar Association, Marine Corps Association, American Inns. Court.
Education
Bachelor, University California, Berkeley, 1959. Graduate, United States Marine Corps Command-General Staff College, 1974. Graduate with highest distinction, United States Naval War College, 1982.
Master of Arts with honors, Central Michigan University, 1983. Juris Doctor cum laude, University Idaho, 1992.
Career
Commissioned Second lieutenant United States Marine Corps, 1959, advanced through grades to colonel, 1982. Retired, 1989; law clerk 2d District Court, Moscow, 1992-1993, New Mexico Court Appeals, Las Cruces, 1996-1997. Partner Liston, Wakefield & Dwelle, Moscow, 1993-1996, 97—.
Professor clinical studies Indian program law University Idaho College Law, Nex Perce and Coeur d'Alene Reservations, 1992-1996.
Achievements
Membership
Member 2d District Bar Association, Marine Corps Association, American Inns.
Interests
Connections
Married Lysbeth Brooks, June 6, 1960 (divorced September 1978). Married Dorothy Irene Liston, September 23, 1978 (divorced January 2001). Children: Victoria A. Conway, Gregory Scott.
-
Born
-
Nationality
American -
Religion
Episcopalian -
Political Party
Republican
Education
-
1959
-
1974
-
1982
-
1983
-
1992
Career
-
1959
-
1982
-
1989
-
1992 - 1993
-
1993 - 1996
-
1996 - 1997