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O'Brien, Ernest Aloysius
Born July 1, 1880, in Detroit, MI
Died October 9, 1948
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan
Nominated by Herbert Hoover on February 26, 1931, to a new seat authorized by 46 Stat. 1197. Confirmed by the Senate on March 2, 1931, and received commission on March 4, 1931. Service terminated on October 9, 1948, due to death.
Education:
Detroit College (now University of Detroit Mercy), B.A., 1898
Detroit College of Law (now Michigan State University College of Law), LL.B., 1905
Professional Career:
Died October 9, 1948
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan
Nominated by Herbert Hoover on February 26, 1931, to a new seat authorized by 46 Stat. 1197. Confirmed by the Senate on March 2, 1931, and received commission on March 4, 1931. Service terminated on October 9, 1948, due to death.
Education:
Detroit College (now University of Detroit Mercy), B.A., 1898
Detroit College of Law (now Michigan State University College of Law), LL.B., 1905
Professional Career:
Private practice, Detroit, Michigan, 1906-1928, 1928-1931
Judge, Michigan Circuit Court, 1928