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Goodman, Louis Earl

Born January 2, 1892, in Lemoore, CA
Died September 15, 1961, in Palo Alto, CA

Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California
Nominated by Franklin D. Roosevelt on November 9, 1942, to a seat vacated by Harold Louderback. Confirmed by the Senate on December 15, 1942, and received commission on December 24, 1942. Served as chief judge, 1958-1961. Service terminated on September 15, 1961, due to death.

Education:
University of California, Berkeley, B.A., 1913
University of California Hastings College of the Law (now UC College of the Law, San Francisco), LL.B., 1915

Professional Career:

Private practice, San Francisco, California, 1915-1942
Member, Selective Service Local Board, 1940-1942