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

Education

Bachelor's

University of Detroit, Mercy School of Law, 1920

Law

University of Detroit School of Law, 1924

Personal
Birthplace
Chicago, Ill.


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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Footnotes

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