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Judge John Joseph Smith

Judge

Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit

John Joseph Smith served as Judge on the Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit from 1960 to 1980. The appointment came from Dwight Eisenhower in 1960. Education: B.A. from Yale University; LL.B. from Yale University. Earlier federal service: District Court, D. Connecticut.

Court
Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit
Position
Judge
Appointed By
Dwight Eisenhower
Active
1941 – 1980
Party
Republican

Education

  • B.A.Yale University (1925)
  • LL.B.Yale University (1927)

Career History

  • JudgeCourt of Appeals for the Second Circuit (1960 – 1980) — appointed by Dwight Eisenhower
  • JudgeDistrict Court, D. Connecticut (1941 – 1960) — appointed by Franklin Roosevelt
  • U.S. representative from Connecticut1935 – 1941
  • Private practice1928 – 1941
  • Research fellow1927 – 1928

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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 Smith will decide any matter.