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Curtin, John Thomas
Born August 24, 1921, in Buffalo, NY
Died April 14, 2017
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Western District of New York
Nominated by Lyndon B. Johnson on November 28, 1967, to a new seat authorized by 80 Stat. 75. Confirmed by the Senate on December 14, 1967, and received commission on December 14, 1967. Served as chief judge, 1974-1989. Assumed senior status on July 1, 1989. Service terminated on April 14, 2017, due to death.
Education:
Canisius College, B.S., 1946
University of Buffalo Law School, LL.B., 1949
Professional Career:
Died April 14, 2017
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Western District of New York
Nominated by Lyndon B. Johnson on November 28, 1967, to a new seat authorized by 80 Stat. 75. Confirmed by the Senate on December 14, 1967, and received commission on December 14, 1967. Served as chief judge, 1974-1989. Assumed senior status on July 1, 1989. Service terminated on April 14, 2017, due to death.
Education:
Canisius College, B.S., 1946
University of Buffalo Law School, LL.B., 1949
Professional Career:
U.S. Marine Corps lieutenant colonel, 1942-1945
U.S. Marine Corps Reserve, 1952-1954
Private practice, Buffalo, New York, 1949-1961
U.S. attorney for the Western District of New York, 1961-1967
Member, Judicial Conference of the United States, 1986-1989