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Marovitz, Abraham Lincoln

Born August 10, 1905, in Oshkosh, WI
Died March 17, 2001, in Chicago, IL

Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
Nominated by John F. Kennedy on July 16, 1963, to a seat vacated by Julius H. Miner. Confirmed by the Senate on September 25, 1963, and received commission on October 2, 1963. Assumed senior status on August 10, 1975. Service terminated on March 17, 2001, due to death.

Education:
Chicago-Kent College of Law, LL.B., 1925

Professional Career:

Assistant state's attorney, Cook County, Illinois, 1927-1933
Private practice, Chicago, Illinois, 1933-1950
State senator, Illinois, 1939-1950
Judge, Superior Court of Cook County [Illinois], 1950-1963
Chief judge, Cook County [Illinois] Criminal Court, 1958-1959