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Leighton, George Neves
Born October 22, 1912, in New Bedford, MA
Died June 6, 2018, in Brockton, MA
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
Nominated by Gerald Ford on December 19, 1975, to a seat vacated by Abraham L. Marovitz. Confirmed by the Senate on February 2, 1976, and received commission on February 4, 1976. Assumed senior status on February 27, 1986. Service terminated on December 1, 1987, due to retirement.
Education:
Howard University, A.B., 1940
Harvard Law School, LL.B., 1946
Professional Career:
Died June 6, 2018, in Brockton, MA
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
Nominated by Gerald Ford on December 19, 1975, to a seat vacated by Abraham L. Marovitz. Confirmed by the Senate on February 2, 1976, and received commission on February 4, 1976. Assumed senior status on February 27, 1986. Service terminated on December 1, 1987, due to retirement.
Education:
Howard University, A.B., 1940
Harvard Law School, LL.B., 1946
Professional Career:
U.S. Army captain, 1942-1945
Private practice, Chicago, Illinois, 1946-1964, 1987-2011
Assistant attorney general, State of Illinois, 1949-1951
Master in chancery, Illinois Circuit Court, Cook County, 1960-1964
Judge, Illinois Circuit Court, Cook County, 1964-1969
Judge, Illinois Appellate Court, First District, 1969-1976