Landis, Frederick - Born January 17, 1912, in Logansport, IN
Died March 1, 1990, in Carmel, IN
Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. Customs Court Nominated by Lyndon B. Johnson on October 6, 1965, to a seat vacated by Charles D. Lawrence. Confirmed by the Senate on October 15, 1965, and received commission on October 16, 1965. Service terminated on November 1, 1980, due to reassignment.
Judge, U.S. Court of International Trade Reassigned on November 1, 1980, to a new seat authorized by 94 Stat. 1727. Assumed senior status on December 31, 1983. Service terminated on March 1, 1990, due to death.
Education: Indiana University, A.B., 1932 Indiana University School of Law -- Bloomington (now Maurer School of Law), LL.B., 1934
Professional Career: Private practice, Logansport, Indiana, 1935-1955 Deputy prosecutor, Twenty-Ninth Judicial District, Indiana, 1935-1936 Prosecutor, Twenty-Ninth Judicial District, Indiana, 1938-1940 U.S. Naval Reserve lieutenant, 1942-1946 State representative, Indiana, 1950-1952 State senator, Indiana, 1952-1955 Justice, Indiana Supreme Court, 1955-1965
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