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Nicholas Walinski

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Nicholas Walinski
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Prior offices:
United States District Court for the Northern District of Ohio
Years in office: 1985 - 1992

Years in office: 1970 - 1985
Education
Bachelor's
University of Toledo, 1949
Law
University of Toledo College of Law, 1951
Personal
Birthplace
Toledo, OH


Nicholas Joseph Walinski, Jr. (1920-1992) was a federal judge on the United States District Court for the Northern District of Ohio.

Walinski was nominated by President Richard Nixon on October 7, 1970, to a seat vacated by Girard Kalbfleisch; he was confirmed by the Senate on October 13, 1970, and received commission on October 21. He assumed senior status on December 1, 1985, and served in that capacity until his death on December 24, 1992.[1] Walinski was succeeded in this position by Richard McQuade.

Early life and education

  • University of Toledo, B.S., 1949
  • University of Toledo College of Law, LL.B., 1951[1]

Professional career

  • U.S. Navy Lieutenant, 1942-1948
  • U.S. Naval Reserve Captain, 1948-1971
  • Assistant law director, City of Toledo, Ohio, 1953-1958
  • Municipal judge, City of Toledo, Ohio, 1958-1964
  • Judge, Court of Common Pleas, Lucas County, Ohio, 1964-1970[1]

Judicial career

Northern District of Ohio

Walinski was nominated by President Richard Nixon on October 7, 1970, to a seat vacated by Girard Kalbfleisch; he was confirmed by the Senate on October 13, 1970, and received commission on October 21. He assumed senior status on December 1, 1985, and served in that capacity until his death on December 24, 1992.[1] Walinski was succeeded in this position by Richard McQuade.

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Political offices
Preceded by:
Girard Kalbfleisch
Northern District of Ohio
1970–1985
Seat #4
Succeeded by:
Richard McQuade