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John Sirica

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John Sirica
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Nonpartisan
Prior offices:
United States District Court for the District of Columbia
Years in office: 1977 - 1992

Years in office: 1957 - 1977
Education
Law
Georgetown University Law Center, 1926
Personal
Birthplace
Waterbury, CT


John Joseph Sirica (1904-1992) was a federal judge on the United States District Court for the District of Columbia.

Sirica was nominated by President Dwight Eisenhower on February 25, 1957, to a seat vacated by Henry Schweinhaut; he was confirmed by the Senate on March 26, 1957, and received his commission on March 28th. He served as chief judge from 1971-1974. He assumed senior status on October 31, 1977, and served in that capacity until his death on August 14, 1992.[1]

Education

  • Georgetown University Law School, LL.B., 1926[1]

Professional career

  • Private practice, Washington, DC, 1926-1930
  • Assistant U.S. attorney, District of Columbia, 1930-1934
  • Private practice, Washington, DC, 1934-1957
  • General counsel, House Select Committee to Investigate the Federal Communications Commission, 1944[1]

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