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John Rellstab

Former judge · U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey

John Rellstab served on the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey. Appointed by William H. Taft and confirmed May 18, 1909.

Appointed by
William H. Taft
Confirmed
May 18, 1909
Born
1858

Appointments

  • Judge, U.S. District Court for the District of New JerseyWilliam H. Taft · May 18, 1909 – Sep 22, 1930

Education

  • Read law1882

Career

Private practice, Trenton, New Jersey, 1882-1896; Borough attorney, Chambersburg, New Jersey, 1884-1888; City counsel, Trenton, New Jersey, 1889-1892, 1894-1896; Judge, Trenton [New Jersey] District Court, 1896-1900; Judge, Mercer County [New Jersey] Court of Common Pleas, 1900-1909

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

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Capitol Receipts, “Judge John Rellstab, District Court for the District of New Jersey,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/judge/j1386846/john-rellstab (accessed 2026-10-13).

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