History of the Federal Judiciary


  Biographical Directory of Federal Judges
McNamee, Charles Joseph
Born December 5, 1890, in Cleveland, OH
Died May 2, 1964

Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio
Nominated by Harry S Truman on February 8, 1951, to a seat vacated by Robert Nugen Wilkin. Confirmed by the Senate on March 6, 1951, and received commission on March 9, 1951. Served as chief judge, 1960-1960. Service terminated on May 2, 1964, due to death.

Education:
Cleveland Law School, LL.B., 1917

Professional Career:
U.S. Army, 1917-1919
Private practice, Cleveland, Ohio, 1921-1933
Chief assistant county prosecutor, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, 1933-1938
Judge, Cuyahoga County [Ohio] Court of Common Pleas, 1939-1949
Judge, Court of Appeals of Ohio, 1949-1951

 

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