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Judge John Biggs jr

Judge

Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit

John Biggs jr served as Judge on the Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit from 1937 to 1979. The appointment came from Franklin Roosevelt in 1937. Education: B.A. from Princeton University; LL.B. from Harvard University.

Court
Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit
Position
Judge
Appointed By
Franklin Roosevelt
Active
1937 – 1979
Party
Democratic

Education

  • B.A.Princeton University (1918)
  • LL.B.Harvard University (1922)

Career History

  • JudgeCourt of Appeals for the Third Circuit (1937 – 1979) — appointed by Franklin Roosevelt
  • Referee in bankruptcy1924 – 1932
  • Civilian aide, U.S. Secretary of War1923 – 1937
  • Private practice1922 – 1937
  • U.S. Army private1917 – 1918

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About this profile

Biographical details on this page — court, position, appointing authority, service dates, education, and career history — are public record, sourced from the CourtListener judicial directory. They are not legal advice and do not predict how Judge Biggs will decide any matter.