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John S. Martin (New York)

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John S. Martin

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Nonpartisan

Prior offices
United States District Court for the Southern District of New York

Education

Bachelor's

Manhattan College, 1957

Law

Columbia Law School, 1961


John S. Martin Jr. was a judge on the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York, who was nominated by former President George H.W. Bush on January 24, 1990. He filled the seat vacated by Edward Weinfeld. Martin was confirmed by the Senate on April 5, 1990, and received commission on April 6, 1990. Martin assumed senior status on May 31, 2003, and entered retirement on September 30, 2003.[1]

Early life and education

  • Manhattan College, B.A., 1957[2]
  • Columbia Law School, LL.B., 1961[2]

Professional career

  • Law clerk, Hon. Leonard P. Moore, U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit, 1961-1962
  • Assistant U.S. attorney, Southern District of New York, 1962-1966
  • Private practice, Nyack, New York, 1966-1967
  • Assistant to the Solicitor General of the United States, 1967-1969
  • Private practice, New York City, 1969-1980
  • U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York, 1980-1983
  • Private practice, New York City, 1983-1990[3]

Judicial career

Southern district of New York

He joined the court in 1990 after being nominated by George W. Bush on January 24, 1990, to a seat vacated by Edward Weinfeld. He was confirmed by the Senate on April 5, 1990, and received commission on April 6, 1990. He was succeeded in this position by Stephen Robinson (New York). Martin assumed senior status on May 31, 2003. His service was terminated on September 30, 2003, due to retirement.

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Political offices
Preceded by:
Edward Weinfeld
Southern District of New York
2003–2010
Succeeded by:
Stephen Robinson (New York)