Louis Goodman

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Louis Goodman
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Prior offices:
United States District Court for the Northern District of California
Years in office: 1942 - 1961
Education
Bachelor's
University of California, Berkeley, 1913
Law
University of California, Hastings College of the Law, 1915
Personal
Birthplace
Lemoore, CA


Louis Earl Goodman (1892-1961) was a federal judge on the United States District Court for the Northern District of California.

Goodman was nominated by President Franklin Delano Roosevelt on November 9, 1942, to a seat vacated by Harold Louderback; he was confirmed by the Senate on December 15, 1942, and received commission on December 24, 1942. From 1958-1961, he served as the chief judge. He served the Northern District of California until his death on September 15, 1961. Goodman was succeeded in this position by Stanley Weigel.

Early life and education

  • University of California, Berkeley, B.A., 1913
  • University of California, Hastings College of Law, LL.B., 1915

Professional career

  • Private practice, San Francisco, California, 1915-1942
  • Member, Selective Service Local Board, 1940-1942

Judicial career

Northern District of California

Goodman was nominated by President Franklin Delano Roosevelt on November 9, 1942, to a seat vacated by Harold Louderback; he was confirmed by the Senate on December 15, 1942, and received commission on December 24, 1942.[1] From 1958-1961, he served as the chief judge. He served the Northern District of California until his death on September 15, 1961. Goodman was succeeded in this position by Stanley Weigel.

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Political offices
Preceded by:
Harold Louderback
Northern District of California
1942–1961
Seat #3
Succeeded by:
Stanley Weigel