History of the Federal Judiciary


  Biographical Directory of Federal Judges
Newman, Bernard
Born October 28, 1907, in New York, NY
Died April 22, 1999, in New York, NY

Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. Customs Court
Nominated by Lyndon B. Johnson on May 29, 1968, to a seat vacated by Mary H. Donlon. Confirmed by the Senate on June 24, 1968, and received commission on June 24, 1968. 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 April 22, 1999, due to death.

Education:
New York University, Washington Square College, B.S., 1928
New York University School of Law, LL.B., 1929

Professional Career:
Private practice, New York City, 1928-1936
Corporation counsel, New York City, 1936-1942
Law secretary, New York State Supreme Court, New York City, 1942-1948
Official referee, Appellate Division, New York State Supreme Court, 1948-1962
Judge, New York State Supreme Court, New York City, 1962
Private practice, New York City, 1963-1965
Hearing officer, New York State Labor Relations Board, New York City, 1963-1965
Hearing officer, New York State Mediation Board, New York City, 1963-1965
Judge, Family Court of the State of New York, New York City, 1966-1968

 

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