Albert Schatz

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Albert Schatz

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Prior offices
United States District Court for the District of Nebraska
Successor: Lyle Strom

Education

Bachelor's

University of Nebraska, 1943

Law

Creighton University School of Law, 1948

Personal
Birthplace
Omaha, Neb.


Albert Gerard Schatz (1921-1985) was a federal judge on the United States District Court for the District of Nebraska.

Schatz was nominated by President Richard Nixon on April 12, 1973, to a seat vacated by Richard Dier;[1] he was confirmed by the Senate on May 10, 1973, and received commission the next day. He served until his death on April 30, 1985. Schatz was succeeded in this position by Lyle Strom.

Early life and education

  • University of Nebraska, A.B., 1943
  • Creighton University School of Law, LL.B., 1948

Professional career

  • U.S. Marine Corps Captain, 1943-1946
  • Law clerk, Judge Joseph W. Woodrough, U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit, 1948-1950
  • Private practice, Omaha, Nebraska, 1950-1973

Judicial nominations and appointments

District of Nebraska

Schatz was nominated by President Richard Nixon on April 12, 1973, to a seat vacated by Richard Dier;[1] he was confirmed by the Senate on May 10, 1973, and received commission the next day. He served until his death on April 30, 1985. Schatz was succeeded in this position by Lyle Strom.

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Footnotes

Political offices
Preceded by:
Richard Dier
District of Nebraska
1973–1985
Seat #1
Succeeded by:
Lyle Strom