History of the Federal Judiciary


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Boyle, Edward James Sr.
Born October 11, 1913, in McDonoghville, LA
Died July 24, 2002, in New Orleans, LA

Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Louisiana
Nominated by Lyndon B. Johnson on August 16, 1966, to a seat vacated by Robert A. Ainsworth, Jr.. Confirmed by the Senate on October 20, 1966, and received commission on November 3, 1966. Assumed senior status on December 1, 1981. Service terminated on July 24, 2002, due to death.

Education:
Loyola University New Orleans School of Law, LL.B., 1935

Professional Career:
Private practice, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1935-1942, 1945-1966
Assistant U.S. attorney, Eastern District of Louisiana, 1942-1945

 

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