Soper, Morris Ames Born January 23, 1873, in Baltimore, MD Died March 11, 1963 Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, District of Maryland Nominated by Warren G. Harding on February 10, 1923, to a seat vacated by John C. Rose. Confirmed by the Senate on February 24, 1923, and received commission on February 24, 1923. Service terminated on May 9, 1931, due to appointment to another judicial position. Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit Received a recess appointment from Herbert Hoover on May 6, 1931, to a seat vacated by Edmund Waddill, Jr.; nominated to the same position by Herbert Hoover on December 15, 1931. Confirmed by the Senate on January 12, 1932, and received commission on January 19, 1932. Assumed senior status on June 2, 1955. Service terminated on March 11, 1963, due to death. Education: Johns Hopkins University, A.B., 1893 University of Maryland School of Law, LL.B., 1895 Professional Career: Assistant state's attorney, Baltimore City, Maryland, 1897-1899 Assistant U.S. attorney, District of Maryland, 1900-1909 Private practice, Maryland, 1909-1914, 1921-1923 President, Board of Police Commissioners, Baltimore City, Maryland, 1912-1913 Chief judge, Supreme Bench of Baltimore City [Maryland], 1914-1921 Research Collections Bibliography