Omer Poos

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Omer Poos
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Prior offices:
United States District Court for the Southern District of Illinois
Years in office: 1973 - 1976

Years in office: 1958 - 1973
Education
Law
Saint Louis University School of Law, 1924
Personal
Birthplace
Illinois


Omer Poos (1902-1976) was a federal judge on the United States District Court for the Southern District of Illinois.

Poos was nominated by President Dwight Eisenhower on August 16, 1958, to a seat vacated by Charles G. Briggle; he was confirmed by the Senate on August 19, 1958, and received his commission on August 21, 1958. From 1966-1972, he served as the chief judge. He assumed senior status on August 31, 1973. He served until his death on August 11, 1976.[1] Poos was succeeded in this position by Harlington Wood.

Early life and education

  • Saint Louis University School of Law, LL.B., 1924[1]

Professional career

  • Private practice, Mt. Olive, Illinois, 1924-1939
  • Private practice, Hillsboro, Illinois, 1939-1958[1]

Judicial career

Southern District of Illinois

Poos was nominated by President Dwight Eisenhower on August 16, 1958, to a seat vacated by Charles G. Briggle; he was confirmed by the Senate on August 19, 1958, and received his commission on August 21, 1958. From 1966-1972, he served as the chief judge. He assumed senior status on August 31, 1973. He served until his death on August 11, 1976.[1] Poos was succeeded in this position by Harlington Wood.

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Political offices
Preceded by:
Charles Guy Briggle
Southern District of Illinois
1958–1973
Seat #2
Succeeded by:
Harlington Wood