History of the Federal Judiciary


  Biographical Directory of Federal Judges
Snyder, Daniel John. Jr.
Born May 2, 1916, in Greensburg, PA
Died May 11, 1980

Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court, Western District of Pennsylvania
Nominated by Richard M. Nixon on March 6, 1973, to a seat vacated by Joseph F. Weis, Jr.. Confirmed by the Senate on April 10, 1973, and received commission on April 17, 1973. Service terminated on May 11, 1980, due to death.

Education:
College of Wooster, A.B., 1937
University of Pittsburgh School of Law, LL.B., 1940

Professional Career:
Associate professor, University of Pittsburgh, 1940-1941
Private practice, Greensburg, Pennsylvania, 1942-1958, 1961-1973
Assistant U.S. attorney, Western District of Pennsylvania, 1958-1961

 

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