Albert Branson Maris
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Albert Branson Maris was a United States federal judge
.
Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
, Maris received an LL.B. from Temple University
in 1918 and was a Private in the United States Army
in that year. He was an Assistant secretary of the Proportional Representation League, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
from 1918 to 1919, and was a Legal staff member, Bureau of Municipal Research, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1919. He was in private practice in Philadelphia from 1919 to 1936, working as an editor of The Legal Intelligencer
from 1935 to 1936. He also graduated from the Drexel Institute
Engineering School
in 1926.
On June 18, 1936, Maris was nominated by President Franklin D. Roosevelt
to a new seat on the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania
created by 49 Stat. 1523. He was confirmed by the United States Senate
on June 20, 1936, and received his commission on June 22, 1936. On June 14, 1938, Roosevelt nominated Maris to a seat on the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit
vacated by Victor Baynard Woolley
. Maris was confirmed by the United States Senate on June 16, 1938, receiving his commission on June 24, 1938. He was also an adjunct professor of law at the Temple University Law School from 1941 to 1955. Maris assumed senior status
on December 31, 1958, serving in that capacity until his death.
United States federal judge
In the United States, the title of federal judge usually means a judge appointed by the President of the United States and confirmed by the United States Senate in accordance with Article II of the United States Constitution....
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Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Philadelphia is the largest city in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the county seat of Philadelphia County, with which it is coterminous. The city is located in the Northeastern United States along the Delaware and Schuylkill rivers. It is the fifth-most-populous city in the United States,...
, Maris received an LL.B. from Temple University
Temple University
Temple University is a comprehensive public research university in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Originally founded in 1884 by Dr. Russell Conwell, Temple University is among the nation's largest providers of professional education and prepares the largest body of professional...
in 1918 and was a Private in the United States Army
United States Army
The United States Army is the main branch of the United States Armed Forces responsible for land-based military operations. It is the largest and oldest established branch of the U.S. military, and is one of seven U.S. uniformed services...
in that year. He was an Assistant secretary of the Proportional Representation League, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Philadelphia is the largest city in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the county seat of Philadelphia County, with which it is coterminous. The city is located in the Northeastern United States along the Delaware and Schuylkill rivers. It is the fifth-most-populous city in the United States,...
from 1918 to 1919, and was a Legal staff member, Bureau of Municipal Research, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1919. He was in private practice in Philadelphia from 1919 to 1936, working as an editor of The Legal Intelligencer
The Legal Intelligencer
The Legal Intelligencer is the oldest daily law journal published in the United States, and serves the legal community of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and surrounding areas. The paper was founded in 1843 by Philadelphia attorney Henry E...
from 1935 to 1936. He also graduated from the Drexel Institute
Drexel University
Drexel University is a private research university with the main campus located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. It was founded in 1891 by Anthony J. Drexel, a noted financier and philanthropist. Drexel offers 70 full-time undergraduate programs and accelerated degrees...
Engineering School
Drexel University College of Engineering
The Drexel University College of Engineering is one of the oldest parts of the university. Engineering was the primary focus of Drexel when it was first started, and Drexel continues to be best known for its engineering curriculum...
in 1926.
On June 18, 1936, Maris was nominated by President Franklin D. Roosevelt
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Franklin Delano Roosevelt , also known by his initials, FDR, was the 32nd President of the United States and a central figure in world events during the mid-20th century, leading the United States during a time of worldwide economic crisis and world war...
to a new seat on the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania
United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania
The United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania is one of the original 13 federal judiciary districts created by the Judiciary Act of 1789...
created by 49 Stat. 1523. He was confirmed by the United States Senate
United States Senate
The United States Senate is the upper house of the bicameral legislature of the United States, and together with the United States House of Representatives comprises the United States Congress. The composition and powers of the Senate are established in Article One of the U.S. Constitution. Each...
on June 20, 1936, and received his commission on June 22, 1936. On June 14, 1938, Roosevelt nominated Maris to a seat on the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit
United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit
The United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit is a federal court with appellate jurisdiction over the district courts for the following districts:* District of Delaware* District of New Jersey...
vacated by Victor Baynard Woolley
Victor Baynard Woolley
Victor Baynard Woolley was a United States federal judge.Born in Wilmington, Delaware, Woolley received a B.S. from Delaware College in 1885. For a time he studied at Harvard Law School, but he read law to enter the bar in 1890. He was a Prothonotary, Superior Court, New Castle County, Delaware...
. Maris was confirmed by the United States Senate on June 16, 1938, receiving his commission on June 24, 1938. He was also an adjunct professor of law at the Temple University Law School from 1941 to 1955. Maris assumed senior status
Senior status
Senior status is a form of semi-retirement for United States federal judges, and judges in some state court systems. After federal judges have reached a certain combination of age and years of service on the federal courts, they are allowed to assume senior status...
on December 31, 1958, serving in that capacity until his death.