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Wolin, Alfred M.
Born 1932 in Orange, NJ

Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey
Nominated by Ronald Reagan on September 14, 1987, to a seat vacated by Robert E. Cowen. Confirmed by the Senate on December 8, 1987, and received commission on December 9, 1987. Assumed senior status on September 18, 2000. Service terminated on June 30, 2004, due to retirement.

Education:
University of Michigan, B.A., 1954
Rutgers University School of Law, J.D., 1959

Professional Career:
U.S. Army, 1954-1956
Private practice, Elizabeth, New Jersey, 1960-1980
Chief staff attorney, Union County Legal Aid Society, 1965-1974
Attorney, Roselle Board of Adjustment, 1965-1974
Special assistant prosecutor, Union County, New Jersey, 1970
Legislative aide, U.S. Rep. Matthew Rinaldo, 1970-1972
Congressional field representative, New Jersey 12th Congressional District, 1972-1979
Municipal prosecutor, Town of Westfield, New Jersey, 1973-1974
Judge, Union County District Court, 1980-1985
Judge, Superior Court of New Jersey, Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court, 1980-1982
Judge, Superior Court of New Jersey, Civil Part, 1982-1983
Presiding judge, Superior Court of New Jersey, Criminal Part, 1983-1987

 

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