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Pratter, Gene E.K.
Born February 25, 1949, in Chicago, IL
Died May 17, 2024
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania
Nominated by George W. Bush on November 3, 2003, to a seat vacated by William H. Yohn. Confirmed by the Senate on June 15, 2004, and received commission on June 16, 2004. Service terminated on May 17, 2024, due to death.
Education:
Stanford University, A.B., 1971
University of Pennsylvania Law School (now Carey Law School), J.D., 1975
Professional Career:
Died May 17, 2024
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania
Nominated by George W. Bush on November 3, 2003, to a seat vacated by William H. Yohn. Confirmed by the Senate on June 15, 2004, and received commission on June 16, 2004. Service terminated on May 17, 2024, due to death.
Education:
Stanford University, A.B., 1971
University of Pennsylvania Law School (now Carey Law School), J.D., 1975
Professional Career:
Private practice, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1975-2004
Other Nominations/Recess Appointments:Nominated to U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, November 15, 2007; nomination withdrawn by president, July 24, 2008