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LaBuy, Walter J.
Born July 25, 1888, in Dodge County, WI
Died September 29, 1967
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
Nominated by Franklin D. Roosevelt on March 7, 1944, to a seat vacated by William H. Holly. Confirmed by the Senate on March 29, 1944, and received commission on March 31, 1944. Assumed senior status on January 31, 1961. Service terminated on September 29, 1967, due to death.
Education:
DePaul University College of Law, LL.B., 1912
Professional Career:
Died September 29, 1967
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
Nominated by Franklin D. Roosevelt on March 7, 1944, to a seat vacated by William H. Holly. Confirmed by the Senate on March 29, 1944, and received commission on March 31, 1944. Assumed senior status on January 31, 1961. Service terminated on September 29, 1967, due to death.
Education:
DePaul University College of Law, LL.B., 1912
Professional Career:
Private practice, Chicago, Illinois, 1912-1933
Member, Cook County [Illinois] Board of Commissioners, 1930-1933
Judge, Illinois Circuit Court, Cook County, 1933-1944