John Francis Dooling Jr.

John Francis Dooling Jr.
Senior Judge of the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York
In office
November 30, 1976 – January 12, 1981
Judge of the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York
In office
September 22, 1961 – November 30, 1976
Appointed by John F. Kennedy
Preceded by Seat established by 75 Stat. 80
Succeeded by Charles Proctor Sifton
Personal details
Born John Francis Dooling Jr.
(1908-06-13)June 13, 1908
Brooklyn, New York
Died January 12, 1981(1981-01-12) (aged 72)
Education St. Francis College (A.B.)
St. John's University School of Law (LL.B.)
Harvard Law School (LL.B.)

John Francis Dooling Jr. (June 13, 1908 – January 12, 1981) was a United States District Judge of the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York.

Education and career

Born in Brooklyn, New York, Dooling received a Artium Baccalaureus degree from St. Francis College in 1929. He received a Bachelor of Laws from St. John's University School of Law in 1932. He received a Bachelor of Laws from Harvard Law School in 1934. He was in private practice of law in New York City from 1934 to 1961.[1]

Federal judicial service

Dooling was nominated by President John F. Kennedy on September 14, 1961, to the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York, to a new seat created by 75 Stat. 80. He was confirmed by the United States Senate on September 21, 1961, and received his commission on September 22, 1961. He assumed senior status on November 30, 1976.[1] His service was terminated on January 12, 1981, due to his death.[2]

References

  1. 1 2 John Francis Dooling Jr. at the Biographical Directory of Federal Judges, a public domain publication of the Federal Judicial Center.
  2. ↑ "Judge John Dooling Jr., 72, Dies. Made Ruling On Abortion Funds". New York Times. January 13, 1981. Retrieved 2015-09-26.
Legal offices
Preceded by
Seat established by 75 Stat. 80		 Judge of the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York
1961–1976		 Succeeded by
Charles Proctor Sifton
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