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Robert Tehan
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Nonpartisan
Prior offices:
United States District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin
Years in office: 1971 - 1975

Years in office: 1949 - 1971
Education
Bachelor's
Marquette University, 1927
Law
Marquette University Law School, 1929
Personal
Birthplace
Milwaukee, WI


Robert Emmet Tehan (1905-1975) was a federal judge on the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin.[1]

Tehan was nominated by President Harry Truman on April 5, 1949, to a seat vacated by Francis Duffy; he was confirmed by the Senate on May 17, 1949, and received his commission on May 19, 1949. From 1954-1971, he served as the chief judge. He assumed senior status on June 30, 1971. He served the Eastern District of Wisconsin until his death on November 27, 1975.[1] Tehan was succeeded in this position by Robert Warren.

Early life and education

  • Marquette University, A.B., 1927
  • Marquette University Law School, LL.B., 1929[1]

Professional career

  • Private practice, Wisconsin, 1930-1949
  • Member, Wisconsin State Assembly, 1937-1942
  • Member, Wisconsin State Senate, 1942-1948[1]

Judicial career

Eastern District of Wisconsin

Tehan was nominated by President Harry Truman on April 5, 1949, to a seat vacated by Francis Duffy; he was confirmed by the Senate on May 17, 1949, and received his commission on May 19, 1949. From 1954-1971, he served as the chief judge. He assumed senior status on June 30, 1971. He served the Eastern District of Wisconsin until his death on November 27, 1975.[1] Tehan was succeeded in this position by Robert Warren.

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Political offices
Preceded by:
Francis Duffy
Eastern District of Wisconsin
1949–1971
Seat #1
Succeeded by:
Robert Warren