History of the Federal Judiciary


  Biographical Directory of Federal Judges
Goodman, Louis Earl
Born January 2, 1892, in Lemoore, CA
Died September 15, 1961, in Palo Alto, CA

Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court, Northern District of California
Nominated by Franklin D. Roosevelt on November 9, 1942, to a seat vacated by Harold Louderback. Confirmed by the Senate on December 15, 1942, and received commission on December 24, 1942. Served as chief judge, 1958-1961. Service terminated on September 15, 1961, due to death.

Education:
University of California, Berkeley, B.A., 1913
University of California, Hastings College of the Law, LL.B., 1915

Professional Career:
Private practice, San Francisco, California, 1915-1942
Member, Selective Service Local Board, 1940-1942
Research Collections

 

Submit Questions About Judicial History