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Leahy, Paul Conway
Born February 9, 1904, in Wilmington, DE
Died July 3, 1966
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware
Nominated by Franklin D. Roosevelt on December 23, 1941, to a seat vacated by John P. Nields. Confirmed by the Senate on January 7, 1942, and received commission on January 14, 1942. Served as chief judge, 1948-1957. Assumed senior status due to certified disability on October 7, 1957. Service terminated on July 3, 1966, due to death.
Education:
University of Delaware, B.S., 1926
University of Pennsylvania Law School (now Carey Law School), LL.B., 1929
Professional Career:
Died July 3, 1966
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware
Nominated by Franklin D. Roosevelt on December 23, 1941, to a seat vacated by John P. Nields. Confirmed by the Senate on January 7, 1942, and received commission on January 14, 1942. Served as chief judge, 1948-1957. Assumed senior status due to certified disability on October 7, 1957. Service terminated on July 3, 1966, due to death.
Education:
University of Delaware, B.S., 1926
University of Pennsylvania Law School (now Carey Law School), LL.B., 1929
Professional Career:
Private practice, Wilmington, Delaware, 1929-1942