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Sullivan, Philip Leo

Born October 2, 1889, in Marengo, IL
Died June 12, 1960

Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
Received a recess appointment from Franklin D. Roosevelt on November 8, 1933, to a seat vacated by George E.Q. Johnson; nominated to the same position by Franklin D. Roosevelt on January 8, 1934. Confirmed by the Senate on February 20, 1934, and received commission on March 1, 1934. Served as chief judge, 1957-1959. Service terminated on June 12, 1960, due to death.

Education:
Loyola University Chicago School of Law, LL.B., 1911

Professional Career:

Private practice, Chicago, Illinois, 1911-1916
Master in chancery, Superior Court of Cook County [Illinois], 1916-1917
U.S. Army lieutenant, Field Artillery, 1917-1919
Master in chancery, Illinois Circuit Court, Cook County, 1919-1921
Judge, Illinois Circuit Court, Cook County, 1921-1933