Peter Economus
Peter C. Economus is an Article III federal judge on senior status with the United States District Court for the Northern District of Ohio. He joined the court in 1995 after being nominated by President Bill Clinton. Economus assumed senior status on July 3, 2009.[1] After assuming senior status, he was succeeded on the District Court by Benita Pearson.[2] From September 1, 2010, until September 30, 2015, Judge Economus was a visiting district judge on the United States District Court for the Southern District of Ohio.[3]
Early life and education
A native of Youngstown, Ohio, Judge Economus earned his bachelor's degree from Youngstown State University in 1967, and his J.D. from Akron Law School in 1970.[4]
Professional career
After law school, Economus was a staff attorney with the Mahoning County Legal Assistance Association from 1971 to 1972. In 1972, he transitioned to private practice in Youngstown, Ohio, until 1982, when he was elected as a judge to the Mahoning County Court of Common Pleas. He served on that court until he was confirmed to the federal bench on June 30, 1995.[1]
Judicial career
Northern District of Ohio
On the recommendation of Senator John Glenn, Economus was nominated by Bill Clinton on February 28, 1995, to a seat vacated by Frank Battisti.[1] Economus was confirmed by the United States Senate on June 30, 1995, and received his commission that same day.[4] Economus assumed senior status on July 3, 2009, and was succeeded on the bench by Judge Benita Pearson. From September 1, 2010, until September 30, 2015, Judge Economus was a visiting district judge on the United States District Court for the Southern District of Ohio.[3]
See also
- United States District Court for the Northern District of Ohio
- United States District Court for the Southern District of Ohio
- United States Court of Appeals for the 6th Circuit
External links
- Archived of Judge Peter Economus from the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio
- Judge Economus' Biography from the Federal Judicial Center
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Federal Judicial Center, "Biographical directory of federal judges," accessed May 3, 2016
- ↑ The Vindicator, "Pearson sworn in as judge," March 26, 2011
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio, "Judge Peter C. Economus," accessed May 3, 2016
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio, "Economus, Peter C.," archived May 12, 2009
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| Preceded by: Frank Battisti |
Northern District of Ohio 1995–2009 |
Succeeded by: Benita Pearson
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