Freedman, Abraham Lincoln - Born November 19, 1904, in Trenton, NJ
Died March 13, 1971
Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania Nominated by John F. Kennedy on September 1, 1961, to a new seat authorized by 75 Stat. 80. Confirmed by the Senate on September 14, 1961, and received commission on September 22, 1961. Service terminated on July 6, 1964, due to appointment to another judicial position.
Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit Nominated by Lyndon B. Johnson on April 15, 1964, to a seat vacated by Herbert Funk Goodrich. Confirmed by the Senate on July 2, 1964, and received commission on July 2, 1964. Service terminated on March 13, 1971, due to death.
Education: Temple University School of Law, LL.B., 1926
Professional Career: Private practice, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1926-1952, 1956-1961 General counsel, Philadelphia [Pennsylvania] Housing Authority, 1938-1949 Counsel, Philadelphia [Pennsylvania] Housing Association, 1940-1961 Special counsel for housing, Pennsylvania Post-War Planning Commission, 1944-1946 Special counsel, Philadelphia [Pennsylvania] Redevelopment Authority, 1946-1947 City solicitor, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1952-1956
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