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Shabaz, John C.
Born June 25, 1931, in Milwaukee, WI
Died August 31, 2012, in Waunakee, WI
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Western District of Wisconsin
Nominated by Ronald Reagan on November 4, 1981, to a seat vacated by James E. Doyle. Confirmed by the Senate on December 9, 1981, and received commission on December 10, 1981. Served as chief judge, 1996-2001. Assumed senior status on January 20, 2009. Service terminated on August 31, 2012, due to death.
Education:
Marquette University Law School, LL.B., 1957
Professional Career:
Died August 31, 2012, in Waunakee, WI
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Western District of Wisconsin
Nominated by Ronald Reagan on November 4, 1981, to a seat vacated by James E. Doyle. Confirmed by the Senate on December 9, 1981, and received commission on December 10, 1981. Served as chief judge, 1996-2001. Assumed senior status on January 20, 2009. Service terminated on August 31, 2012, due to death.
Education:
Marquette University Law School, LL.B., 1957
Professional Career:
U.S. Army, 1954-1956
Private practice, West Allis, Wisconsin, 1957-1981
State representative, Wisconsin, 1964-1981