Edelstein, David Norton Born February 16, 1910, in New York, NY Died August 19, 2000, in New York, NY Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York Received a recess appointment from Harry S Truman on November 1, 1951, to a seat vacated by Alfred C. Coxe, Jr.; nominated to the same position by Harry S Truman on January 30, 1952. Confirmed by the Senate on April 7, 1952, and received commission on April 8, 1952. Served as chief judge, 1971-1980. Assumed senior status on November 1, 1994. Service terminated on August 19, 2000, due to death. Education: Fordham University, B.S. Fordham University, M.A. Fordham University School of Law, LL.B. Professional Career: Private practice, New York City Attorney, Claims Division, U.S. Department of Justice, 1944 Assistant U.S. attorney, Southern District of New York, 1945-1947 Special assistant to the attorney general, Lands Division, U.S. Department of Justice, 1947-1948 Assistant attorney general, Customs Division, U.S. Department of Justice, 1948-1951