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Becker, Edward Roy
Born May 4, 1933, in Philadelphia, PA
Died May 19, 2006, in Philadelphia, PA
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania
Nominated by Richard M. Nixon on September 24, 1970, to a new seat authorized by 84 Stat. 294. Confirmed by the Senate on October 8, 1970, and received commission on October 14, 1970. Service terminated on January 22, 1982, due to appointment to another judicial position.
Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit
Nominated by Ronald Reagan on November 16, 1981, to a seat vacated by Max Rosenn. Confirmed by the Senate on December 3, 1981, and received commission on December 3, 1981. Served as chief judge, 1998-2003. Assumed senior status on May 4, 2003. Service terminated on May 19, 2006, due to death.
Education:
University of Pennsylvania, B.A., 1954
Yale Law School, LL.B., 1957
Professional Career:
Died May 19, 2006, in Philadelphia, PA
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania
Nominated by Richard M. Nixon on September 24, 1970, to a new seat authorized by 84 Stat. 294. Confirmed by the Senate on October 8, 1970, and received commission on October 14, 1970. Service terminated on January 22, 1982, due to appointment to another judicial position.
Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit
Nominated by Ronald Reagan on November 16, 1981, to a seat vacated by Max Rosenn. Confirmed by the Senate on December 3, 1981, and received commission on December 3, 1981. Served as chief judge, 1998-2003. Assumed senior status on May 4, 2003. Service terminated on May 19, 2006, due to death.
Education:
University of Pennsylvania, B.A., 1954
Yale Law School, LL.B., 1957
Professional Career:
Private practice, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1957-1970
Board member, Federal Judicial Center, 1991-1995
Member, Judicial Conference of the United States, 1998-2003