Michael Geraghty

Michael Geraghty
Attorney General of Alaska
In office
April 10, 2012  December 2, 2014
Governor Sean Parnell
Preceded by John J. Burns
Succeeded by Craig W. Richards
Personal details
Born Michael C. Geraghty
(1952-07-21) July 21, 1952
Fairbanks, Alaska
Political party Republican[1]
Spouse(s) Mishel Geraghty
Children Five
Residence Anchorage, Alaska
Alma mater University of Hawaii (B.A.)
Santa Clara University School of Law (J.D.)
Occupation Lawyer

Michael C. Geraghty (born July 21, 1952)[2] is an American lawyer who served as the Attorney General of Alaska from 2012 until 2014.[3] He was nominated for this position by Governor Sean Parnell,[4] confirmed by the Alaska Senate and sworn in on April 10, 2012.[5]

Prior to his appointment as AG, Geraghty was a lawyer in private practice.[3] Geraghty is also a commissioner with the National Conference of Commissioners on Uniform State Laws.[4]

Geraghty was born in Fairbanks, Alaska.[4] He received his undergraduate degree in Political Science from the University of Hawaii in 1974 and his J.D. from the Santa Clara University School of Law in 1978.[3] He is married with five children and lives in Anchorage, Alaska.[3]

References

  1. Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe (May 22, 2013). "2012 guide to the state attorneys general" (PDF). Orrick.com.
  2. "Attorney Michael C Geraghty | Lawyer in Anchorage AK". Lawyercentral.com. 1952-07-21. Retrieved 2013-08-25.
  3. 1 2 3 4 "Michael Geraghty". NAAG. Retrieved 2013-08-25.
  4. 1 2 3 "Press Release - Alaska Governor Sean Parnell". Gov.alaska.gov. 2012-01-12. Retrieved 2013-08-25.
  5. "Geraghty OK'd as attorney general | Legislature". ADN.com. 2012-04-10. Retrieved 2013-08-25.
Political offices
Preceded by
John J. Burns
Attorney General of Alaska
20122014
Succeeded by
Michael C. Geraghty


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