Spouse Gail Brunetti Role Judge | Name Melvin Brunetti | |
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Education University of Nevada, Reno, University of California, Hastings College of the Law | ||
Preceded by Herbert Young Cho Choy |
Melvin T. Brunetti (November 11, 1933 – October 30, 2009) was a United States Circuit Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.
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Education and career
Born in Reno, Nevada, Brunetti was in the United States Army National Guard from 1954 to 1956, and then received a Juris Doctor from the University of California, Hastings College of Law in 1964. He was in private practice in Reno from 1964 to 1985. He was a member of the Council of Legal Advisors to the Republican National Committee from 1982 to 1985.
Federal judicial service
On February 26, 1985, Brunetti was nominated by President Ronald Reagan to a seat on the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit vacated by Judge Herbert Choy. Brunetti was confirmed by the United States Senate on April 3, 1985, and received his commission on April 4, 1985. He assumed senior status on November 11, 1999.
Death
Brunetti died on October 30, 2009 in Reno.
Notable cases
Brunetti's notable cases include: