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Rodriguez, Joseph H.
Born 1930 in Camden, NJ
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey
Nominated by Ronald Reagan on February 28, 1985, to a new seat authorized by 98 Stat. 333. Confirmed by the Senate on May 3, 1985, and received commission on May 10, 1985. Assumed senior status on May 22, 1998.
Education:
La Salle University, A.B., 1955
Rutgers School of Law -- Camden, LL.B., 1958
Professional Career:
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey
Nominated by Ronald Reagan on February 28, 1985, to a new seat authorized by 98 Stat. 333. Confirmed by the Senate on May 3, 1985, and received commission on May 10, 1985. Assumed senior status on May 22, 1998.
Education:
La Salle University, A.B., 1955
Rutgers School of Law -- Camden, LL.B., 1958
Professional Career:
Private practice, Camden, New Jersey, 1959-1982
Chairman, New Jersey State Board of Higher Education, 1971-1973
Chairman, New Jersey State Commission of Investigation, 1974-1979
Public advocate and public defender, State of New Jersey, 1982-1985
Nominated to U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey, September 17, 1984; no Senate vote