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Judge John Knight

Judge

District Court, W.D. New York

John Knight served as Judge on the District Court, W.D. New York from 1932 to 1955. The appointment came from Herbert Hoover in 1932. Education: B.A. from University of Rochester.

Court
District Court, W.D. New York
Position
Judge
Appointed By
Herbert Hoover
Active
1932 – 1955
Party
Republican

Education

  • B.A.University of Rochester (1893)

Career History

  • JudgeDistrict Court, W.D. New York (1932 – 1955) — appointed by Herbert Hoover
  • president pro tem1924 – 1931
  • State senator1917 – 1931
  • State assemblyman1913 – 1917
  • District attorney1904 – 1913
  • Referee in bankruptcy1899 – 1904
  • Private practice1896 – 1900
  • Town clerk1892 – 1896

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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 Knight will decide any matter.