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Cassibry, Fred James
Born September 26, 1918, in D`Lo, MS
Died July 6, 1996, in New Orleans, LA
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana
Nominated by Lyndon B. Johnson on October 11, 1966, to a new seat authorized by 80 Stat. 75. Confirmed by the Senate on October 20, 1966, and received commission on November 3, 1966. Assumed senior status on March 15, 1984. Service terminated on April 3, 1987, due to retirement.
Education:
Tulane University, B.A., 1941
Tulane University Law School, LL.B., 1943
Professional Career:
Died July 6, 1996, in New Orleans, LA
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana
Nominated by Lyndon B. Johnson on October 11, 1966, to a new seat authorized by 80 Stat. 75. Confirmed by the Senate on October 20, 1966, and received commission on November 3, 1966. Assumed senior status on March 15, 1984. Service terminated on April 3, 1987, due to retirement.
Education:
Tulane University, B.A., 1941
Tulane University Law School, LL.B., 1943
Professional Career:
U.S. Navy, 1944-1946
Field examiner, National Labor Relations Board, 1946-1948
Private practice, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1948-1961
City councilman, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1954-1961
Judge, Orleans Parish [Louisiana] Civil District Court, 1961-1966