Ritter, Halsted Lockwood Born July 14, 1868, in Indianapolis, IN Died October 15, 1951 Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida Nominated by Calvin Coolidge on January 23, 1929, to a seat vacated by Rhydon M. Call. Confirmed by the Senate on February 15, 1929, and received commission on February 15, 1929. Service terminated on April 17, 1936, due to impeachment and conviction. Education: DePauw University, Ph.D., 1891 DePauw University, LL.B., 1892 DePauw University, A.M., 1893 Professional Career: Private practice, Indianapolis, Indiana, 1892-1895 Private practice, Denver, Colorado, 1895-1925 Private practice, West Palm Beach, Florida, 1925-1929 Research Collections Bibliography