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MacMahon, Lloyd Francis

Born August 12, 1912, in Elmira, NY
Died April 8, 1989, in White Plains, NY

Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York
Nominated by Dwight D. Eisenhower on March 10, 1959, to a seat vacated by Lawrence E. Walsh. Confirmed by the Senate on September 9, 1959, and received commission on September 10, 1959. Served as chief judge, 1980-1982. Assumed senior status on May 31, 1982. Service terminated on April 8, 1989, due to death.

Other Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court, 1985-1989

Education:
Cornell University, A.B., 1936
Cornell Law School, LL.B., 1938

Professional Career:

U.S. Naval Reserve lieutenant, 1944-1945
Private practice, New York City, 1942-1953, 1955-1959
Chief assistant U.S. attorney, Southern District of New York, 1953-1955
U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York, 1955
Member, Judicial Conference of the United States, 1980-1982