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Judge Learned Hand

Judge

Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit

Learned Hand served as Judge on the Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit from 1924 to 1961. The appointment came from Calvin Coolidge in 1924. Education: B.A. from Harvard University; M.A. from Harvard University; LL.B. from Harvard University. Earlier federal service: District Court, S.D. New York.

Court
Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit
Position
Judge
Appointed By
Calvin Coolidge
Active
1909 – 1961
Party
Republican

Education

  • B.A.Harvard University (1893)
  • M.A.Harvard University (1893)
  • LL.B.Harvard University (1896)

Career History

  • JudgeCourt of Appeals for the Second Circuit (1924 – 1961) — appointed by Calvin Coolidge
  • JudgeDistrict Court, S.D. New York (1909 – 1924) — appointed by William Taft
  • Private practice1902 – 1909
  • Private practice1897 – 1902

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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 Hand will decide any matter.