History of the Federal Judiciary


  U.S. District Courts for the Districts of California

   Judges of the Districts of California
Kunzel, Fred
Born June 2, 1901, in Buffalo, NY
Died November 19, 1969

Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court, Southern District of California
Nominated by Dwight D. Eisenhower on February 16, 1959, to a seat vacated by Jacob Weinberger. Confirmed by the Senate on September 9, 1959, and received commission on September 10, 1959. Served as chief judge, 1967-1969. Service terminated on November 19, 1969, due to death.

Education:
Stanford University, A.B., 1925
Stanford Law School, J.D., 1927

Professional Career:
U.S. Army private, 1917-1919
Private practice, San Diego, California, 1928-1959
U.S. Naval Reserve commander, 1942-1945

 

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