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Gerald Levin

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Gerald Levin
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Prior offices:
United States District Court for the Northern District of California
Years in office: 1969 - 1971
Education
Bachelor's
University of California, Berkeley, 1927
Law
University of California, Berkeley, Boalt Hall School of Law, 1930
Personal
Birthplace
Danville, IL


Gerald Sanford Levin (1906-1971) was a federal judge on the United States District Court for the Northern District of California.

Levin was nominated by President Richard Nixon on June 13, 1969, to a new seat created by 80 Stat. 75; he was confirmed by the Senate on July 11, 1969, and received commission on July 14, 1969. He served the Northern District of California until his death on June 5, 1971. Levin was succeeded in this position by Charles Renfrew.

Early life and education

  • University of California, Berkeley, A.B., 1927
  • University of California, Berkeley, Boalt Hall School of Law, LL.D., 1930

Professional career

  • Private practice, California, 1924-
  • Judge, California, 1955-1966

Judicial nominations and appointments

Northern District of California

Levin was nominated by President Richard Nixon on June 13, 1969, to a new seat created by 80 Stat. 75; he was confirmed by the Senate on July 11, 1969, and received commission on July 14, 1969.[1] He served the Northern District of California until his death on June 5, 1971. Levin was succeeded in this position by Charles Renfrew.

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Political offices
Preceded by:
NA-New Seat
Northern District of California
1969–1971
Seat #9
Succeeded by:
Charles Renfrew