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David Bazelon

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David Bazelon
Nonpartisan
Prior offices:
United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit
Years in office: 1979 - 1993

Years in office: 1950 - 1979
Education
Bachelor's
Northwestern University, 1931
Law
Read law, 1932
Personal
Birthplace
Village of Superior, WI


David L. Bazelon (1909-1993) was a federal judge on the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit.

Bazelon received a recess appointment from President Harry Truman on October 21, 1949, to a new seat created by 63 Stat. 493; he was nominated on January 5, 1950, confirmed by the Senate on February 8, 1950, and received commission February 10th. He served as chief judge from 1962-1978. He assumed senior status on June 30, 1979, and served in that capacity until his death on February 19, 1993.[1]

Education

  • Northwestern University, B.S.L, 1931
  • Read law, 1932[1]

Professional career

  • Private practice, Chicago, Illinois, 1932-1935
  • Assistant U.S. attorney, Northern District of Illinois, 1935-1946
  • Assistant U.S. attorney general, U.S. Lands Division, 1946-1949[1]

Footnotes