Tavares, Cyrus Nils - Born April 12, 1902, in Pukulani, HI
Died August 3, 1976
Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, District of Hawaii Received a recess appointment from Dwight D. Eisenhower on October 13, 1960, to a new seat authorized by 73 Stat. 4; nominated to the same position by Dwight D. Eisenhower on January 10, 1961. Confirmed by the Senate on September 21, 1961, and received commission on September 22, 1961. Served as chief judge, 1960-1961. Assumed senior status on April 12, 1972. Service terminated on August 3, 1976, due to death.
Education: University of Michigan Law School, J.D., 1925
Professional Career: Private practice, Maui County, Hawaii Territory, 1925-1927 Deputy attorney general, Hawaii Territory, 1927-1934 Private practice, Honolulu, Hawaii Territory, 1934-1941 Special deputy attorney general for war matters, Hawaii Territory, 1941-1942 Assistant attorney general, Hawaii Territory, 1942-1943 Attorney general, Hawaii Territory, 1944-1947 Private practice, Honolulu, Hawaii, 1947-1960
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