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Simon Louis Adler

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Simon Louis Adler

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Prior offices
United States District Court for the Western District of New York

Education

Bachelor's

Cornell University, 1889

Law

Harvard Law School, 1892

Personal
Birthplace
Seneca Falls, N.Y.


Simon Louis Adler (1867-1934) was a federal judge on the United States District Court for the Western District of New York.

He received a recess appointment from President Calvin Coolidge on May 19, 1927 to a new seat created by 44 Stat. 1370. On December 6, 1927, he was nominated. He was confirmed by the Senate on January 16, 1928, and received commission that same day. He served until his death on May 23, 1934.[1] Adler was succeeded in this position by Harlan Watson Rippey.

Early life and education

  • Cornell University, B.L., 1889
  • Harvard Law School, 1892[1]

Professional career

  • Private practice, Rochester, New York, 1892-
  • Representative, New York State Assembly, 1911-1926
  • Majority leader, New York State Assembly, 1916-1926[1]

Judicial career

Western District of New York

Adler received a recess appointment from President Calvin Coolidge on May 19, 1927 to a new seat created by 44 Stat. 1370. On December 6, 1927, he was nominated. He was confirmed by the Senate on January 16, 1928, and received commission that same day. He served until his death on May 23, 1934.[1] Adler was succeeded in this position by Harlan Watson Rippey.


Footnotes

Political offices
Preceded by:
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Western District of New York
1928–1934
Succeeded by:
Harlan Watson Rippey