John Dooling

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John Dooling
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Prior offices:
United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York
Years in office: 1976 - 1981

Years in office: 1961 - 1976
Education
Bachelor's
St. Francis College, 1929
Law
St. John's University School of Law, 1934
Personal
Birthplace
New York, NY


John Francis Dooling, Jr. (1908-1981) was a federal judge on the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York.

He was nominated by President John F. Kennedy on September 14, 1961, to a new seat created by 75 Stat. 80; he was confirmed by the Senate on September 21, 1961, and received his commission on September 22nd. Dooling was succeeded in this position by Charles Sifton. He assumed senior status on November 30, 1976, and served in that position until his death on January 12, 1981.[1]

Early life and education

  • St. Francis College, Brooklyn, A.B., 1929
  • St. John`s University School of Law, LL.B., 1932
  • Harvard Law School, LL.B., 1934[1]

Professional career

  • Private practice, New York City, 1934-1961[1]

Judicial nominations and appointments

Eastern district of New York

Dooling was nominated by President John F. Kennedy on September 14, 1961, to a new seat created by 75 Stat. 80; he was confirmed by the Senate on September 21, 1961, and received his commission on September 22nd. Dooling was succeeded in this position by Charles Sifton. He assumed senior status on November 30, 1976, and served in that position until his death on January 12, 1981.[1]


Footnotes

Political offices
Preceded by:
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Eastern District of New York
1961–1976
Succeeded by:
Charles Sifton