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Schwartz, Edward Joseph
Born March 26, 1912, in Seattle, WA
Died March 22, 2000, in San Diego, CA
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California
Nominated by Lyndon B. Johnson on January 29, 1968, to a seat vacated by James M. Carter. Confirmed by the Senate on March 28, 1968, and received commission on March 28, 1968. Served as chief judge, 1969-1982. Assumed senior status on March 26, 1982. Service terminated on March 22, 2000, due to death.
Education:
University of California, Berkeley, A.B., 1934
University of San Francisco School of Law, J.D., 1939
Professional Career:
Died March 22, 2000, in San Diego, CA
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California
Nominated by Lyndon B. Johnson on January 29, 1968, to a seat vacated by James M. Carter. Confirmed by the Senate on March 28, 1968, and received commission on March 28, 1968. Served as chief judge, 1969-1982. Assumed senior status on March 26, 1982. Service terminated on March 22, 2000, due to death.
Education:
University of California, Berkeley, A.B., 1934
University of San Francisco School of Law, J.D., 1939
Professional Career:
Private practice, San Diego, California, 1940-1941, 1946-1959
U.S. Navy lieutenant commander, 1942-1945
U.S. Naval Reserve lieutenant commander, 1945-
Judge, San Diego [California] Municipal Court, 1959-1964
Judge, Superior Court of California, County of San Diego, 1964-1968