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Robert Dixon Herman

Former judge · U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania

Robert Dixon Herman served on the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania. Appointed by Richard M. Nixon and confirmed Dec 10, 1969. ABA rating: Well Qualified.

Appointed by
Richard M. Nixon
Confirmed
Dec 10, 1969
ABA rating
Well Qualified
Born
1911

Appointments

  • Judge, U.S. District Court for the Middle District of PennsylvaniaRichard M. Nixon · Dec 10, 1969 – Apr 5, 1990

Education

  • Bucknell UniversityA.B., 1935
  • Cornell Law SchoolLL.B., 1938

Career

Private practice, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, 1938-1958; Assistant district attorney, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, 1942-1944; U.S. Naval Reserve law specialist, 1944-1946; State legislator, Pennsylvania, 1948-1950; Solicitor, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, 1950-1957; Judge, Court of Common Pleas of Dauphin County [Pennsylvania], 1957-1970; juvenile court judge, 1965-1970

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