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Madden, Thomas M.
Born March 28, 1907, in Philadelphia, PA
Died March 29, 1976, in Collingswood, NJ
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey
Nominated by Harry S Truman on October 9, 1945, to a seat vacated by John Boyd Avis. Confirmed by the Senate on October 23, 1945, and received commission on October 25, 1945. Served as chief judge, 1961-1968. Assumed senior status due to certified disability on January 1, 1968. Service terminated on March 29, 1976, due to death.
Education:
South Jersey Law School (now Rutgers School of Law -- Camden), LL.B., 1930
Professional Career:
Died March 29, 1976, in Collingswood, NJ
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey
Nominated by Harry S Truman on October 9, 1945, to a seat vacated by John Boyd Avis. Confirmed by the Senate on October 23, 1945, and received commission on October 25, 1945. Served as chief judge, 1961-1968. Assumed senior status due to certified disability on January 1, 1968. Service terminated on March 29, 1976, due to death.
Education:
South Jersey Law School (now Rutgers School of Law -- Camden), LL.B., 1930
Professional Career:
Private practice, Camden, New Jersey, 1930-
Municipal solicitor, Bellmawr, New Jersey
Municipal solicitor, Clementon, New Jersey
Municipal solicitor, Voorhees, New Jersey
Assistant U.S. attorney, District of New Jersey, 1943-1945
Member, Judicial Conference of the United States, 1961-1966