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Garvin, Edwin Louis

Born October 25, 1877, in Brooklyn, NY
Died October 10, 1960, in Patchogue, NY

Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York
Nominated by Woodrow Wilson on March 6, 1918, to a seat vacated by Van Vechten Veeder. Confirmed by the Senate on March 21, 1918, and received commission on March 21, 1918. Service terminated on October 31, 1925, due to resignation.

Education:
New York University, A.B., 1897
New York University School of Law, LL.B., 1899

Professional Career:

Private practice, New York City, 1902-1915, 1925-
Justice, New York Court of Special Sessions, 1915-1918
Judge, Kings County [New York] Court, 1940
Justice, Supreme Court of the State of New York, 1941-1947
Official referee, Supreme Court of the State of New York, 1948-1960