--- title: "Alan G Lance Sr. | KnowJudges" canonical: "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/alan-g-lance-sr-9865" page_type: "judge_profile" updated: "2026-10-07" --- # Alan G Lance Sr. United States Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims · U.S. Circuit Judge ## Profile - Court: United States Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims - State: National federal courts - Role: U.S. Circuit Judge - Service status: active - Last verified: 2026-06-30 ## Summary Official statewide and applicable court procedural guidance applies to this judge. ## Biography ### Professional career - Judge, United States Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims, 2004-present - Appointed: Nominated by President George W. Bush, confirmed by the Senate, and commissioned as a judge of the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims on December 16, 2004 - Idaho Attorney General: held the role of Idaho’s 31st Attorney General from 1995 to 2003, the longest‐serving at the time - U.S. Army Judge Advocate General Corps, 1974–1978; received the Army Commendation Medal - Alan George Lance Sr. is an American attorney, politician, and jurist who currently serves as a Senior Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims - Judge Lance is recognized for his leadership in veterans’ affairs, domestic violence policy, and high‐profile death penalty cases during his tenure as Attorney General ### Education - University of Toledo College of Law — J.D. (1973) - South Dakota State University, Distinguished Military Student and Graduate — B.A. (1971) ### Additional information - Retirement: Retired from active service on April 30, 2017, assuming senior status as a recall‐eligible retired judge. - Chief Judge: held the role of Chief Judge in 2016. - Ohio Veterans Hall of Fame (2004). - Public Policy Leadership Award (2002) – Idaho Council on Domestic Violence and Victim Assistance. - Profiles in Courage Award (2002) – Conference of Western Attorneys General. - Law Review member; named Distinguished Alumnus in 2002. - Humanitarian Award (2000) – American Legion Auxiliary. - Distinguished Service Award (1998) – National Association of State Veterans Homes. - Idaho House of Representatives: Elected in 1990, served two terms (1990–1994) and was Majority Caucus Chairman during his second term. - Born April 27, 1949, in McComb, Ohio. - Private Practice: After military service, established a law firm in Meridian, Idaho. ## Before you appear - Read the judge-specific standing order first when one is listed. - Check the docket and case orders for requirements that supersede broader guidance. - Confirm current remote-access and courtroom technology arrangements before the proceeding. ## Courtroom Rules ### oral argument permission Scope: courtwide Oral argument is allowed only when ordered by the court and will occur at the place and time the court orders. Evidence excerpt: Oral argument will be allowed only when ordered by the Court and will be held where and when the Court orders. [Rule 34: Oral Argument](https://www.uscourts.cavc.gov/rule34.php) Source checked: 2026-07-30 ### oral argument request Scope: courtwide For an appeal on the merits, move for oral argument no later than 14 days after the reply brief is due or filed, and explain why argument will aid the court. Do not embed the request in a brief. Evidence excerpt: A motion for oral argument shall specify why such argument will aid the Court. A motion for oral argument may not be included in any brief. [Rule 34: Oral Argument](https://www.uscourts.cavc.gov/rule34.php) Source checked: 2026-07-30 ### amicus argument Scope: courtwide An amicus curiae may participate in oral argument only by invitation of the court. Evidence excerpt: An amicus curiae will be permitted to participate in oral argument only at the invitation of the Court. [Rule 34: Oral Argument](https://www.uscourts.cavc.gov/rule34.php) Source checked: 2026-07-30 ### argument schedule changes Scope: courtwide Request postponement or additional argument time by motion reasonably before the argument date and show good cause. Evidence excerpt: A request for postponement of the argument or for the allowance of additional time shall be made by motion filed reasonably in advance of the date fixed for argument and shall contain a showing of good cause. [Rule 34: Oral Argument](https://www.uscourts.cavc.gov/rule34.php) Source checked: 2026-07-30 ### argument order Scope: courtwide The appellant generally opens and concludes merits argument; on a motion, the movant generally opens and concludes. Evidence excerpt: The appellant will generally open and conclude the argument. In argument on motions, the movant generally will open and conclude the argument. [Rule 34: Oral Argument](https://www.uscourts.cavc.gov/rule34.php) Source checked: 2026-07-30 ### physical exhibits Scope: courtwide Coordinate non-document physical exhibits with the clerk so they are in the courtroom before court convenes, and remove them after argument unless directed otherwise. Evidence excerpt: A party who wishes to use physical exhibits other than documents shall arrange with the Clerk to have them placed in the courtroom on the date of the argument before the Court convenes. [Rule 34: Oral Argument](https://www.uscourts.cavc.gov/rule34.php) Source checked: 2026-07-30 ## Sources - [Official profile](https://www.courtlistener.com/person/9865/alan-g-lance-sr/) - [Official roster](https://www.courtlistener.com/person/9865/alan-g-lance-sr/) - [United States Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims current judicial profile](https://www.courtlistener.com/person/9865/alan-g-lance-sr/) - [Rule 34: Oral Argument](https://www.uscourts.cavc.gov/rule34.php) - [CourtListener judicial biographical directory](https://www.courtlistener.com/person/9865/alan-g-lance-sr/) ## JSON-LD ```json { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@graph": [ { "@type": "WebPage", "@id": "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/alan-g-lance-sr-9865", "url": "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/alan-g-lance-sr-9865", "name": "Alan G Lance Sr. | KnowJudges", "description": "Alan G Lance Sr., United States Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims. 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