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John Joseph O'Connell

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

John Joseph O'Connell served on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit. Appointed by Harry S Truman and confirmed Oct 3, 1945.

Appointed by
Harry S Truman
Confirmed
Oct 3, 1945
Born
1894

Appointments

  • Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third CircuitHarry S Truman · Oct 3, 1945 – Dec 16, 1949

Education

  • Duquesne UniversityB.S., 1928
  • Duquesne University School of LawLL.B., 1931

Career

U.S. Navy, 1918-1919; Private practice, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 1931-1936; Assistant solicitor, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, 1936-1943; Solicitor, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, 1944-1945

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

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