About Shane Devine
Lived 1926 – 1999 (aged 73). Shane Devine was an American lawyer and judge.
Federal judicial service
On May 17, 1978, Devine was nominated by President Jimmy Carter to a seat on the United States District Court for the District of New Hampshire vacated by Judge Hugh H. Bownes. Devine was confirmed by the United States Senate on June 23, 1978, and received his commission on June 27, 1978. He served as Chief Judge from 1979 to 1992. He assumed senior status on September 8, 1992 and served in that capacity until his death on February 22, 1999.
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Who was Shane Devine?
United States federal judge (1926-1999)
When was Shane Devine born?
Shane Devine was born on 1 February 1926 in Manchester.
When did Shane Devine die?
Shane Devine died on 22 February 1999 in Virgin Islands.
What was Shane Devine's occupation?
Shane Devine was a lawyer and judge.
What nationality was Shane Devine?
Shane Devine was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Shane Devine. https://biography.guide/shane-devine/
MLA: "Shane Devine." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/shane-devine/.
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