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Lloyd Burke

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Lloyd Burke
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Prior offices:
United States District Court for the Northern District of California
Years in office: 1958 - 1988
Education
Bachelor's
St. Mary's College, 1937
Law
University of California, Berkeley, Boalt Hall School of Law, 1940
Personal
Birthplace
Oakland, CA


Lloyd Hudson Burke (1916-1988) was a federal judge on the United States District Court for the Northern District of California.

Burke was nominated by President Dwight Eisenhower on June 27, 1958, to replace Oliver Hamlin. He was confirmed by the Senate on July 21st, and received his commission that same day. On August 20, 1979, he assumed senior status. He continued to serve in this capacity until his death on March 15, 1988. Burke was succeeded in this position by Marilyn Patel.

Early life and education

  • St. Mary`s College, A.B., 1937
  • University of California, Berkeley, Boalt Hall School of Law, LL.B., 1940

Professional career

  • Deputy district attorney, Alameda County, California, 1940-1953
  • U.S. Army Sergeant, Infantry, 1942-1946
  • U.S. Army Reserve Captain, 1946-1952
  • U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of California, 1953-1958

Judicial career

Northern District of California

Burke was nominated by President Dwight Eisenhower on June 27, 1958, to replace Oliver Hamlin.[1] He was confirmed by the Senate on July 21st, and received his commission that same day. On August 20, 1979, he assumed senior status. He continued to serve in this capacity until his death on March 15, 1988. Burke was succeeded in this position by Marilyn Patel.

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Political offices
Preceded by:
Oliver Hamlin
Northern District of California
1958–1979
Seat #1
Succeeded by:
Marilyn Patel