Frank Hunter Strickler (January 20, 1920 – March 29, 2012) was an American defense lawyer. He was perhaps best known for defending H. R. Haldeman and John Ehrlichman during the Watergate trials.[2]

Frank H. Strickler
Born
Frank Hunter Strickler

(1920-01-20)January 20, 1920
Washington
DiedMarch 29, 2012(2012-03-29) (aged 92)
Alma materGeorge Washington University
OccupationDefense lawyer
SpouseEllis Barnard[1]

Life and career

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Strickler was born in Washington. He attended George Washington University and while he attended, he worked as a fingerprint examiner for the FBI to help pay for his education. He earned an undergraduate degree and a law degree.[1]

Strickler served as an assistant United States attorney from October 1949, until he resigned in 1956 to enter private law practice.[3]

Strickler died on March 29, 2012, at his home in Chevy Chase, Maryland,[4] at the age of 92.

References

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  1. ^ a b Martin, Douglas (April 10, 2012). "Frank H. Strickler, Watergate Defense Lawyer, Dies at 92". The New York Times. Retrieved February 17, 2024.
  2. ^ Schudel, Matt (April 6, 2012). "Frank H. Strickler, lawyer who defended Watergate figures, dies at 92". The Washington Post. Retrieved February 17, 2024.
  3. ^ "Strickler Leaves As Aide to Gasch, Joins Law Firm". The Evening Star. Washington, District of Columbia. September 13, 1956. p. 29. Retrieved February 17, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.  
  4. ^ "Frank Hunter Strickler". DC-Fifties. Retrieved February 17, 2024.