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Curtis, Jesse William, Jr.
Born December 26, 1905, in San Bernardino, CA
Died August 5, 2008, in Irvine, CA
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California
Nominated by John F. Kennedy on August 3, 1962, to a new seat authorized by 75 Stat. 80. Confirmed by the Senate on August 25, 1962, and received commission on August 27, 1962. Service terminated on September 18, 1966, due to reassignment.
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Central District of California
Reassigned on September 18, 1966, to a new seat authorized by 80 Stat. 75. Assumed senior status on December 31, 1975. Service terminated on February 5, 1990, due to retirement.
Education:
University of Redlands, B.A., 1928
Harvard Law School, J.D., 1932
Professional Career:
Died August 5, 2008, in Irvine, CA
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California
Nominated by John F. Kennedy on August 3, 1962, to a new seat authorized by 75 Stat. 80. Confirmed by the Senate on August 25, 1962, and received commission on August 27, 1962. Service terminated on September 18, 1966, due to reassignment.
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Central District of California
Reassigned on September 18, 1966, to a new seat authorized by 80 Stat. 75. Assumed senior status on December 31, 1975. Service terminated on February 5, 1990, due to retirement.
Education:
University of Redlands, B.A., 1928
Harvard Law School, J.D., 1932
Professional Career:
Private practice, San Bernardino, California, 1932-1953
Judge, Superior Court of California, County of San Bernardino, 1953-1962
Member, Judicial Conference of the United States, 1972-1975