Michael Sheridan

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Michael Sheridan

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Prior offices
United States District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania

Education

Bachelor's

Lafayette College, 1933

Law

Dickinson Law, 1936

Personal
Birthplace
Nanticoke, Pa.


Michael Henry Sheridan (1912-1976) was a federal judge on the United States District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania.

Sheridan was nominated by President John F. Kennedy on August 15, 1961, to a new seat created by 75 Stat. 80; he was confirmed by the Senate on August 30, 1961, and received his commission that same day. He served as chief judge from 1962 until his death on August 23, 1976.

Education

  • Lafayette College, B.S., 1933
  • Dickinson School of Law, LL.B., 1936

Professional career

  • Private practice, 1937-1942
  • U.S. Navy, 1942-1947
  • Assistant U.S. attorney, Washington, DC, 1947
  • Private practice, 1948-1961

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