Bernard Leddy

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Bernard Leddy

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Prior offices
United States District Court for the District of Vermont

Education

Bachelor's

St. Michael College, 1931

Law

Boston College Law School, 1934

Personal
Birthplace
Vermont

Bernard Joseph Leddy (March 18, 1910-January 9, 1972) was a federal judge on the United States District Court for the District of Vermont. Leddy died on January 9, 1972.

Early life and education

  • St. Michael`s College, A.B., 1931
  • Boston College Law School, LL.B., 1934

Professional career

  • Alderman, City of Burlington, Vermont, 1935-1940
  • Assistant U.S. attorney, District of Vermont, 1940-1954
  • Civilian aide, U.S. Secretary of the Army, 1962-1966

Judicial nominations and appointments

District of Vermont

Leddy was nominated to the District of Vermont on August 16, 1966 by Lyndon B. Johnson to a new seat created by 80 Stat. 75. The U.S. Senate confirmed Leddy on August 25, 1966, and he received commission that same day. Leddy served as the District of Vermont's Chief Judge for three years, from 1969-1972.[1] His service on the court ended with his death on January 9, 1972. Leddy was succeeded in this position by Albert Coffrin.

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Political offices
Preceded by:
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District of Vermont
1966–1972
Succeeded by:
Albert Coffrin