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Halsted Lockwood Ritter
Halsted Lockwood Ritter (1868-1951) was a federal judge on the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida.
He was nominated by President Calvin Coolidge on January 23, 1929, to replace Rhydon Mays Call. He was confirmed by the Senate on February 15, 1929, and received commission that same day. He served until April 17, 1936, when he was impeached and convicted. Ritter died on October 15, 1951.
Education
- DePauw University, Ph.D., 1891
- DePauw University, LL.B., 1892
- DePauw University, A.M., 1893
Professional career
- Private practice, Indianapolis, Indiana, 1892-1895
- Private practice, Denver, Colorado, 1895-1925
- Private practice, West Palm Beach, Florida, 1925-1929
See also
External links
- Biography from the Federal Judicial Center.
- Impeachment article from TIME magazine.
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| 1925 |
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| 1927 |
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| 1928 |
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| 1929 |
Akerman • Chase • Cox • Fake • Garrett • Nevin • Ritter • Woodward | ||
