Freedman, Frank Harlan Born December 15, 1924, in Springfield, MA Died August 21, 2003, in Springfield, MA Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts Nominated by Richard M. Nixon on August 14, 1972, to a seat vacated by Levin H. Campbell. Confirmed by the Senate on October 12, 1972, and received commission on October 17, 1972. Served as chief judge, 1986-1992. Assumed senior status on January 1, 1992. Service terminated on August 21, 2003, due to death. Education: Boston University School of Law, LL.B., 1949 Boston University School of Law, LL.M., 1950 Professional Career: U.S. Navy lieutenant, 1943-1946 Private practice, Springfield, Massachusetts, 1950-1968 City councilman, Springfield, Massachusetts, 1960-1967 Assistant attorney general/chief of Springfield office, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, 1963-1967 Mayor, Springfield, Massachusetts, 1968-1972 Portraits