History of the Federal Judiciary


  Biographical Directory of Federal Judges
Richardson, Scovel
Born February 4, 1912, in Nashville, TN
Died March 30, 1982, in New Rochelle, NY

Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. Customs Court
Nominated by Dwight D. Eisenhower on March 4, 1957, to a seat vacated by William A. Ekwall. Confirmed by the Senate on April 4, 1957, and received commission on April 8, 1957. 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. Service terminated on March 30, 1982, due to death.

Education:
University of Illinois, A.B., 1934
University of Illinois, A.M., 1936
Howard University School of Law, J.D., 1937

Professional Career:
Private practice, Chicago, Illinois, 1938-1939
Associate professor of law, Lincoln University, 1939-1943
Senior attorney, Office of Price Administration, 1943-1944
Dean and professor of law, Lincoln University, 1944-1953
Member, U.S. Board of Parole, 1953-1957
Chair, U.S. Board of Parole, 1954-1957

 

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