Levet, Richard Harrington - Born January 24, 1894, in Geneva, NY
Died February 11, 1980, in White Plains, NY
Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York Nominated by Dwight D. Eisenhower on January 26, 1956, to a seat vacated by John C. Knox. Confirmed by the Senate on March 6, 1956, and received commission on March 8, 1956. Assumed senior status on July 1, 1966. Service terminated on May 3, 1976, due to retirement.
Education: Colgate University, A.B., 1916 Colgate University, A.M., 1917 New York University School of Law, J.D., 1925
Professional Career: U.S. Army private, 1918-1919 Teacher, New York, Pennsylvania and Connecticut, 1922-1926 Private practice, White Plains, New York, 1926-1956 Member, Westchester County [New York] Board of Supervisors, 1938-1956; chairman, 1945-1946
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