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Lewis, Oren Ritter
Born October 7, 1902, in Seymour, IN
Died June 12, 1983, in Arlington, VA
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia
Nominated by Dwight D. Eisenhower on March 21, 1960, to a seat vacated by C. Sterling Hutcheson. Confirmed by the Senate on May 31, 1960, and received commission on May 31, 1960. Assumed senior status on January 1, 1974. Service terminated on June 12, 1983, due to death.
Education:
George Washington University Law School, LL.B., 1939
Professional Career:
Died June 12, 1983, in Arlington, VA
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia
Nominated by Dwight D. Eisenhower on March 21, 1960, to a seat vacated by C. Sterling Hutcheson. Confirmed by the Senate on May 31, 1960, and received commission on May 31, 1960. Assumed senior status on January 1, 1974. Service terminated on June 12, 1983, due to death.
Education:
George Washington University Law School, LL.B., 1939
Professional Career:
Private practice, Arlington County, Virginia, 1940-1960
Member, Judicial Conference of the United States, 1970-1973