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Holschuh, John David
Born October 12, 1926, in Ironton, OH
Died January 26, 2011, in Columbus, OH
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio
Nominated by Jimmy Carter on March 28, 1980, to a new seat authorized by 92 Stat. 1629. Confirmed by the Senate on May 21, 1980, and received commission on May 23, 1980. Served as chief judge, 1990-1996. Assumed senior status on October 12, 1996. Service terminated on January 26, 2011, due to death.
Education:
Miami University, Ohio, B.A., 1948
University of Cincinnati College of Law, J.D., 1951
Professional Career:
Died January 26, 2011, in Columbus, OH
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio
Nominated by Jimmy Carter on March 28, 1980, to a new seat authorized by 92 Stat. 1629. Confirmed by the Senate on May 21, 1980, and received commission on May 23, 1980. Served as chief judge, 1990-1996. Assumed senior status on October 12, 1996. Service terminated on January 26, 2011, due to death.
Education:
Miami University, Ohio, B.A., 1948
University of Cincinnati College of Law, J.D., 1951
Professional Career:
Private practice, Columbus, Ohio, 1951-1952, 1954-1980
Law clerk, Hon. Mell G. Underwood, U.S. District Court, Southern District of Ohio, 1952-1954
Adjunct professor of law, Ohio State University College of Law, 1970-1977
Member, Judicial Conference of the United States, 1995