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Picard, Frank Albert
Born October 19, 1889, in Saginaw, MI
Died February 28, 1963

Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan
Nominated by Franklin D. Roosevelt on February 9, 1939, to a new seat authorized by 52 Stat. 584. Confirmed by the Senate on February 16, 1939, and received commission on February 23, 1939. Served as chief judge, 1959-1959. Assumed senior status on March 31, 1959. Service terminated on February 28, 1963, due to death.

Education:
University of Michigan Law School, LL.B., 1912

Professional Career:
Assistant prosecutor, Saginaw County, Michigan, 1913
Private practice, Saginaw, Michigan, 1913-1917, 1919-1939
U.S. Army captain, 1917-1919
City attorney, Saginaw, Michigan, 1924-1928
Candidate for U.S. Senate from Michigan, 1934
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