History of the Federal Judiciary


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Weinfeld, Edward
Born May 14, 1901, in New York, NY
Died January 17, 1988, in New York, NY

Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
Nominated by Harry S Truman on July 10, 1950, to a seat vacated by Simon H. Rifkind. Confirmed by the Senate on August 1, 1950, and received commission on August 5, 1950. Service terminated on January 17, 1988, due to death.

Education:
New York University School of Law, LL.B., 1921
New York University School of Law, LL.M., 1922

Professional Career:
Chief counsel, New York State Legislative Committee Investigating Bondholders Commission., 1935
Commissioner of housing, New York State, 1939-1942
Vice president and director, Citizens Housing and Planning Council, State of New York, 1943-50

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