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Freeman, Ralph McKenzie
Born May 5, 1902, in Flushing, MI
Died March 29, 1990, in Royal Oak, MI
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan
Nominated by Dwight D. Eisenhower on May 10, 1954, to a new seat authorized by 68 Stat. 8. Confirmed by the Senate on June 8, 1954, and received commission on June 10, 1954. Served as chief judge, 1967-1972. Assumed senior status on July 1, 1973. Service terminated on March 29, 1990, due to death.
Education:
University of Michigan Law School, LL.B., 1926
Professional Career:
Died March 29, 1990, in Royal Oak, MI
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan
Nominated by Dwight D. Eisenhower on May 10, 1954, to a new seat authorized by 68 Stat. 8. Confirmed by the Senate on June 8, 1954, and received commission on June 10, 1954. Served as chief judge, 1967-1972. Assumed senior status on July 1, 1973. Service terminated on March 29, 1990, due to death.
Education:
University of Michigan Law School, LL.B., 1926
Professional Career:
Private practice, Flint, Michigan, 1926-1927, 1933-1954
Assistant prosecutor, Genesee County, Michigan, 1928-1930
Prosecutor, Genesee County, Michigan, 1931-1932
Member, Judicial Conference of the United States, 1963-1966