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Judge Thomas Patrick Thornton

Judge

District Court, E.D. Michigan

Thomas Patrick Thornton served as Judge on the District Court, E.D. Michigan from 1949 to 1985. The appointment came from Harry Truman in 1949.

Court
District Court, E.D. Michigan
Position
Judge
Appointed By
Harry Truman
Active
1949 – 1985
Party
Democratic

Career History

  • JudgeDistrict Court, E.D. Michigan (1949 – 1985) — appointed by Harry Truman
  • U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of Michigan1947 – 1949
  • chief assistant U.S. attorney1944 – 1947
  • Assistant U.S. attorney1937 – 1947
  • Private practice1926 – 1937

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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 Thornton will decide any matter.