History of the Federal Judiciary


  Biographical Directory of Federal Judges
MacMahon, Lloyd Francis
Born August 12, 1912, in Elmira, NY
Died April 8, 1989, in White Plains, NY

Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
Nominated by Dwight D. Eisenhower on March 10, 1959, to a seat vacated by Lawrence E. Walsh. Confirmed by the Senate on September 9, 1959, and received commission on September 10, 1959. Served as chief judge, 1980-1982. Assumed senior status on May 31, 1982. Service terminated on April 8, 1989, due to death.

Education:
Cornell University, A.B., 1936
Cornell Law School, LL.B., 1938

Professional Career:
U.S. Naval Reserve lieutenant, 1944-1945
Private practice, New York City, 1942-1953, 1955-1959
Chief assistant U.S. attorney, Southern District of New York, 1953-1955
U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York, 1955

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