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Yankwich, Leon Rene
Born September 25, 1888, in Jassy, Rumania
Died February 9, 1975
Federal Judicial Service:
U. S. District Court, Southern District of California
Nominated by Franklin D. Roosevelt on August 21, 1935, to a new seat created by 49 Stat. 508; Confirmed by the Senate on August 23, 1935, and received commission on August 24, 1935. Served as chief judge, 1951-1959. Assumed senior status on April 28, 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; Service terminated on February 9, 1975, due to death.
Education:
Willamette University College of Law, LL.B., 1909
Loyola Law School, Los Angeles, CA, J.D., 1926
Professional Career:
Private practice, Modesto, California, 1909-1916
Private practice, Los Angeles, California, 1916-1918
U.S. Army Sergeant, 1918
Private practice, Los Angeles, California, 1919-1927
Judge, Superior Court of Los Angeles County, 1927-1935
Race or Ethnicity: White
Gender: Male
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