Curtin, John Thomas Born 1921 in Buffalo, NY Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Western District of New York Nominated by Lyndon B. Johnson on November 28, 1967, to a new seat authorized by 80 Stat. 75. Confirmed by the Senate on December 14, 1967, and received commission on December 14, 1967. Served as chief judge, 1974-1989. Assumed senior status on July 1, 1989. Education: Canisius College, B.S., 1946 University of Buffalo Law School, LL.B., 1949 Professional Career: U.S. Marine Corps lieutenant colonel, 1942-1945 U.S. Marine Corps Reserve, 1952-1954 Private practice, Buffalo, New York, 1949-1961 U.S. attorney for the Western District of New York, 1961-1967 Research Collections