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Hall, Peirson Mitchell
Born July 31, 1894, in Armour, SD
Died December 8, 1979
Federal Judicial Service:
U. S. District Court, Southern District of California
Nominated by Franklin D. Roosevelt on February 17, 1942, to a seat vacated by George Cosgrave; Confirmed by the Senate on June 30, 1942, and received commission on July 3, 1942. Served as chief judge, 1959-1964. Service terminated on September 18, 1966, due to assignment to another court.
U. S. District Court, Central District of California
Reassigned September 18, 1966; Assumed senior status on September 30, 1968. Service terminated on December 8, 1979, due to death.
Education:
University of Southern California Law School
Read law, 1916
Professional Career:
Private practice, Los Angeles, California, 1916-1925
Member, Los Angeles City Council, California, 1925-1929
Private practice, Los Angeles, California, 1929-1934
U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of California, 1934-1937
Private practice, Los Angeles, California, 1937-1939
Superior court judge, Los Angeles County, California, 1939-1942
Race or Ethnicity: White
Gender: Male
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