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Cook, Julian Abele, Jr.
Born June 22, 1930, in Washington, DC
Died May 16, 2017, in Silver Spring, MD
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan
Nominated by Jimmy Carter on July 25, 1978, to a seat vacated by Lawrence Gubow. Confirmed by the Senate on September 22, 1978, and received commission on September 23, 1978. Served as chief judge, 1989-1996. Assumed senior status on December 30, 1996. Service terminated on May 16, 2017, due to death.
Education:
Pennsylvania State University, B.A., 1952
Georgetown College (now Georgetown University) Law Center, J.D., 1957
Professional Career:
Died May 16, 2017, in Silver Spring, MD
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan
Nominated by Jimmy Carter on July 25, 1978, to a seat vacated by Lawrence Gubow. Confirmed by the Senate on September 22, 1978, and received commission on September 23, 1978. Served as chief judge, 1989-1996. Assumed senior status on December 30, 1996. Service terminated on May 16, 2017, due to death.
Education:
Pennsylvania State University, B.A., 1952
Georgetown College (now Georgetown University) Law Center, J.D., 1957
Professional Career:
U.S. Army, 1952-1954
Law clerk, Hon. Arthur E. Moore, Oakland County [Michigan] Probate Court, 1957-1958
Private practice, Detroit, Michigan, 1958-1961
Private practice, Pontiac, Michigan, 1961-1978
Special assistant attorney general, State of Michigan, 1968-1978