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Hoffman, Julius Jennings

Born July 7, 1895, in Chicago, IL
Died July 1, 1983, in Chicago, IL

Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
Nominated by Dwight D. Eisenhower on April 27, 1953, to a new seat authorized by 64 Stat. 443. Confirmed by the Senate on May 13, 1953, and received commission on May 14, 1953. Assumed senior status on February 3, 1972. Service terminated on July 1, 1983, due to death.

Education:
Northwestern University, Ph.B., 1912
Northwestern University School of Law (now Pritzker School of Law), LL.B., 1915

Professional Career:

Private practice, Chicago, Illinois, 1915-1936, 1944-1947
General counsel, Brunswick-Balke-Collender Company, 1936-1944
Judge, Superior Court of Cook County [Illinois], 1947-1953