Alexander Bicks
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Alexander Bicks was a United States federal judge
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Bicks received an LL.B. from New York University School of Law
in 1922, and was in private practice in New York City
from 1924 to 1954.
On April 6, 1954, Bicks was nominated by President Dwight D. Eisenhower
to a seat on the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York
vacated by Vincent L. Leibell. Bicks was confirmed by the United States Senate
on May 11, 1954, and received his commission on May 12, 1954. He served in that capacity until his death, in New York, New York.
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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Bicks received an LL.B. from New York University School of Law
New York University School of Law
The New York University School of Law is the law school of New York University. Established in 1835, the school offers the J.D., LL.M., and J.S.D. degrees in law, and is located in Greenwich Village, in the New York City borough of Manhattan....
in 1922, and was in private practice in New York City
New York City
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from 1924 to 1954.
On April 6, 1954, Bicks was nominated by President Dwight D. Eisenhower
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Dwight David "Ike" Eisenhower was the 34th President of the United States, from 1953 until 1961. He was a five-star general in the United States Army...
to a seat on the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York
United States District Court for the Southern District of New York
The United States District Court for the Southern District of New York is a federal district court. Appeals from the Southern District of New York are taken to the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit The United States District Court for the Southern District of New York (in case...
vacated by Vincent L. Leibell. Bicks 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 May 11, 1954, and received his commission on May 12, 1954. He served in that capacity until his death, in New York, New York.