Gary K. Nelson
Gary K. Nelson (July 12, 1935 – May 17, 2013) was an American lawyer, politician, and jurist who served as the Attorney General of Arizona from 1968 to 1974. Appointed to the court of appeals, Nelson is the only appellate judge in Arizona history to not be retained by the voters.
Gary K. Nelson | |
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Nelson during Miranda v. Arizona oral arguments. Circa 1966 | |
| Judge of the Arizona Court of Appeals | |
| In office June 1974 – November 1978 | |
| Appointed by | Jack Williams |
| Preceded by | None (new seat) |
| Succeeded by | Joe W. Contreras |
| 17th Attorney General of Arizona | |
| In office July 1, 1968 – July 1, 1974 | |
| Governor | Jack Williams |
| Preceded by | Darrell F. Smith |
| Succeeded by | N. Warner Lee |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 12, 1935 La Crosse, Wisconsin |
| Died | May 17, 2013 (aged 77) Mesa, Arizona |
| Political party | Republican |
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