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Bernard Newman

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Bernard Newman
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Nonpartisan
Prior offices:
United States Court of International Trade
Years in office: 1983 - 1999

Years in office: 1980 - 1983

United States Customs Court
Years in office: 1968 - 1980
Personal
Birthplace
New York, NY

Bernard Newman (1907-1999) was a federal judge on the United States Court of International Trade and the United States Customs Court.

Federal judicial career

Newman was nominated to the USCC by President Lyndon Johnson. He received his commission on June 24, 1968. He was reassigned to the new Court of International Trade when the USCC was dissolved, receiving his commission on November 1, 1980. He assumed senior status on December 31, 1984, serving in that capacity until his death on April 22, 1999.[1][2] Newman died on April 22, 1999.

Education

  • New York University, Washington Square College, B.S., 1928
  • New York University School of Law, LL.B., 1929

Professional career

  • Private practice, New York City, 1928-1936
  • Corporation counsel for New York City, 1936-1942
  • Law secretary, New York State Supreme Court, New York City, 1942-1948
  • Official referee, Appellate Division, New York State Supreme Court, 1948-1962
  • Judge, New York State Supreme Court, New York City, 1962
  • Private practice, New York City, 1963-1965
  • Hearing officer, New York State Labor Relations Board, New York City, 1963-1965
  • Hearing officer, New York State Mediation Board, New York City, 1963-1965
  • Judge, Family Court of the State of New York, New York City, 1966-1968

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