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Sprecher, Robert Arthur
Born May 30, 1917, in Chicago, IL
Died May 15, 1982
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit
Nominated by Richard M. Nixon on March 29, 1971, to a seat vacated by Latham Castle. Confirmed by the Senate on April 21, 1971, and received commission on April 23, 1971. Service terminated on May 15, 1982, due to death.
Education:
Central YMCA College, A.A., 1936
Northwestern University, B.S., 1938
Northwestern University School of Law (now Pritzker School of Law), J.D., 1941
Professional Career:
Died May 15, 1982
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit
Nominated by Richard M. Nixon on March 29, 1971, to a seat vacated by Latham Castle. Confirmed by the Senate on April 21, 1971, and received commission on April 23, 1971. Service terminated on May 15, 1982, due to death.
Education:
Central YMCA College, A.A., 1936
Northwestern University, B.S., 1938
Northwestern University School of Law (now Pritzker School of Law), J.D., 1941
Professional Career:
Private practice, Chicago, Illinois, 1941-1971
Bar examiner, State of Illinois, 1949-1971
Special assistant to the attorney general, State of Illinois, 1957-1963