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Theodore Levin (Michigan)

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Theodore Levin
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Prior offices:
United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan
Years in office: 1946 - 1970
Education
Bachelor's
University of Detroit, Mercy School of Law, 1920
Law
University of Detroit School of Law, 1924
Personal
Birthplace
Chicago, IL


Theodore Levin (1897-1970) was a federal judge on the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan.

Levin was nominated by President Harry Truman on July 3, 1946, to a seat vacated by Edward Julien Moinet; he was confirmed by the Senate on July 25, 1946, and received his commission on July 27th. He served as chief judge from 1959-1967. He died on December 31, 1970. Levin was succeeded in this position by Robert DeMascio.

Early life and education

  • University of Detroit School of Law, LL.B., 1920
  • University of Detroit School of Law, LL.M., 1924

Professional career

  • Private practice, Detroit, Michigan, 1920-1946

Judicial career

Eastern District of Michigan

Levin was nominated by President Harry Truman on July 3, 1946, to a seat vacated by Edward Julien Moinet;[1] he was confirmed by the Senate on July 25, 1946, and received his commission on July 27th. He served as chief judge from 1959-1967. He died on December 31, 1970. Levin was succeeded in this position by Robert DeMascio.

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Political offices
Preceded by:
Edward Julien Moinet
Eastern District of Michigan
1946–1970
Seat #3
Succeeded by:
Robert DeMascio