Noel Edwin Manoukian
Noel Edwin Manoukian (January 1, 1938 — May 28, 2001) was a Justice of the Supreme Court of Nevada from 1977 to 1985.
Noel Edwin Manoukian | |
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| Associate Justice of the Nevada Supreme Court (Seat D) | |
| In office 1977–1985 | |
| Appointed by | Mike O'Callaghan |
| Preceded by | David Zenoff |
| Succeeded by | C. Clifton Young |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 1, 1938 Livingston, California |
| Died | April 11th, 2019 Autumn Hills Home, Gardnerville, Nevada |
| Education | University of Santa Clara |
Early life and education
Manoukian was born on January 1, 1938 in Livingston, California. He received his Bachelor of Arts in 1961 from University of the Pacific and Juris Doctor from the University of Santa Clara in 1964.
Manoukian's son, Joseph, was sentenced to jail in 2001 where he hanged himself after five days.[1]
Career
Manoukian became a deputy district attorney in Douglas County from 1965 to 1966. He then worked in private practice in Carson City, from 1965 until 1974. He then became a judge from the 1st Judicial District Court. Manoukian was appointed to the Nevada Supreme Court in 1977, serving as chief justice from 1983–1985. He retired from the court in 1985.
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| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by David Zenoff |
Justice of the Supreme Court of Nevada 1977–1985 |
Succeeded by C. Clifton Young |