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Philip J. Finnegan

Former judge · U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit

Philip J. Finnegan served on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit. Appointed by Harry S Truman and confirmed May 3, 1949.

Appointed by
Harry S Truman
Confirmed
May 3, 1949
Born
1886

Appointments

  • Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh CircuitHarry S Truman · May 3, 1949 – Jan 4, 1959

Education

  • University of Chicago Law SchoolLL.B., 1913

Career

Private practice, Chicago, Illinois, 1913-; Judge, Chicago [Illinois] Municipal Court, 1922-1929; Judge, Illinois Circuit Court, Cook County, 1929-1949

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From the Federal Judicial Center’s biographical directory of federal judges.

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