LEGAL · RI · 1959-1965
J. Joseph Nugent
Attorney General · Democrat · Rhode Island
Background
Between 1959 and 1965, J. Joseph Nugent held the Attorney General seat in Rhode Island, a 6-year tenure. Took office after William E. Powers; succeeded by Herbert F. DeSimone. Same-year political environment (1959): Governor Christopher Del Sesto.
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Others who held this office in Rhode Island
- Peter Neronha (2019-present)
- Peter Kilmartin (2011-2019)
- Patrick Lynch (2003-2011)
- Sheldon Whitehouse (1999-2003)
- Jeffrey Pine (1993-1999)
- James E. O'Neil (1987-1993)
- Arlene Violet (1985-1987)
- Dennis J. Roberts II (1979-1985)
- Julius C. Michaelson (1975-1979)
- Richard J. Israel (1969-1975)
- Herbert F. DeSimone (1967-1969)
- William E. Powers (1949-1958)
- John H. Nolan (1947-1949)