Coffrin, Albert Wheeler Born December 21, 1919, in Burlington, VT Died January 13, 1993, in Burlington, VT Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, District of Vermont Nominated by Richard M. Nixon on May 3, 1972, to a seat vacated by Bernard J. Leddy. Confirmed by the Senate on June 8, 1972, and received commission on June 9, 1972. Served as chief judge, 1983-1988. Assumed senior status on January 31, 1989. Service terminated on January 13, 1993, due to death. Education: Middlebury College, A.B., 1941 Cornell Law School, LL.B., 1947 Professional Career: U.S. Navy lieutenant, 1942-1945, 1951-1952 Private practice, Burlington, Vermont, 1947-1951, 1952-1972 Portraits