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Cohn, Avern Levin
Born July 23, 1924, in Detroit, MI
Died February 4, 2022, in Royal Oak, MI
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan
Nominated by Jimmy Carter on May 17, 1979, to a new seat authorized by 92 Stat. 1629. Confirmed by the Senate on September 25, 1979, and received commission on September 26, 1979. Assumed senior status on October 9, 1999. Service terminated on February 4, 2022, due to death.
Education:
University of Michigan, 1943
University of Michigan Law School, J.D., 1949
Professional Career:
Died February 4, 2022, in Royal Oak, MI
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan
Nominated by Jimmy Carter on May 17, 1979, to a new seat authorized by 92 Stat. 1629. Confirmed by the Senate on September 25, 1979, and received commission on September 26, 1979. Assumed senior status on October 9, 1999. Service terminated on February 4, 2022, due to death.
Education:
University of Michigan, 1943
University of Michigan Law School, J.D., 1949
Professional Career:
U.S. Army, 1943-1946
Private practice, Detroit, Michigan, 1949-1979