Charles Wycliffe Joiner
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Charles Wycliffe Joiner (born February 14, 1916) is a former United States federal judge
.
Born in Maquoketa, Iowa
, Joiner received a B.A.
from the University of Iowa
in 1937 and a J.D.
from the University of Iowa College of Law
in 1939. He was in private practice in Des Moines, Iowa
from 1939 to 1947. He was in the United States Army
Air Corps Lieutenant during World War II
, from 1943 to 1945. He was a member of the faculty of University of Michigan Law School
from 1947 to 1965. He was an Associate dean, University of Michigan Law School from 1960 to 1968. He was an Acting dean, University of Michigan Law School from 1965 to 1966. He was an Alderman, City of Ann Arbor, Michigan from 1955 to 1959. He was a Director of research and drafting, Constitutional Convention, State of Michigan from 1961 to 1962. He was a Dean and professor of law, Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan from 1967 to 1972. He was a Lecturer in law, University of Michigan Law School from 1974 to 1984.
On April 25, 1972, Joiner was nominated by President Richard Nixon
to a seat on the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan
vacated by Talbot Smith
. He was confirmed by the United States Senate
on June 8, 1972, and received his commission on June 9, 1972. He assumed senior status
on August 15, 1984. He retired on March 1, 2000.
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 Maquoketa, Iowa
Maquoketa, Iowa
Maquoketa is a city in Clinton and Jackson counties in the U.S. state of Iowa. Located on the Maquoketa River, it is the county seat of Jackson County....
, Joiner received a B.A.
Bachelor of Arts
A Bachelor of Arts , from the Latin artium baccalaureus, is a bachelor's degree awarded for an undergraduate course or program in either the liberal arts, the sciences, or both...
from the University of Iowa
University of Iowa
The University of Iowa is a public state-supported research university located in Iowa City, Iowa, United States. It is the oldest public university in the state. The university is organized into eleven colleges granting undergraduate, graduate, and professional degrees...
in 1937 and a J.D.
Juris Doctor
Juris Doctor is a professional doctorate and first professional graduate degree in law.The degree was first awarded by Harvard University in the United States in the late 19th century and was created as a modern version of the old European doctor of law degree Juris Doctor (see etymology and...
from the University of Iowa College of Law
University of Iowa College of Law
The University of Iowa College of Law is one of the eleven professional graduate schools at the University of Iowa, located in Iowa City, Iowa. Founded in 1865, it is the oldest law school in continuous operation west of the Mississippi River. The law school was ranked as the 27th best law school...
in 1939. He was in private practice in Des Moines, Iowa
Des Moines, Iowa
Des Moines is the capital and the most populous city in the US state of Iowa. It is also the county seat of Polk County. A small portion of the city extends into Warren County. It was incorporated on September 22, 1851, as Fort Des Moines which was shortened to "Des Moines" in 1857...
from 1939 to 1947. He was 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...
Air Corps Lieutenant during World War II
World War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
, from 1943 to 1945. He was a member of the faculty of University of Michigan Law School
University of Michigan Law School
The University of Michigan Law School is the law school of the University of Michigan, in Ann Arbor. Founded in 1859, the school has an enrollment of about 1,200 students, most of whom are seeking Juris Doctor or Master of Laws degrees, although the school also offers a Doctor of Juridical...
from 1947 to 1965. He was an Associate dean, University of Michigan Law School from 1960 to 1968. He was an Acting dean, University of Michigan Law School from 1965 to 1966. He was an Alderman, City of Ann Arbor, Michigan from 1955 to 1959. He was a Director of research and drafting, Constitutional Convention, State of Michigan from 1961 to 1962. He was a Dean and professor of law, Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan from 1967 to 1972. He was a Lecturer in law, University of Michigan Law School from 1974 to 1984.
On April 25, 1972, Joiner was nominated by President Richard Nixon
Richard Nixon
Richard Milhous Nixon was the 37th President of the United States, serving from 1969 to 1974. The only president to resign the office, Nixon had previously served as a US representative and senator from California and as the 36th Vice President of the United States from 1953 to 1961 under...
to a seat on the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan
United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan
The United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan is the Federal district court with jurisdiction over of the eastern portion of the state of Michigan. The Court is based in Detroit, with courthouses also located in Ann Arbor, Bay City, Flint, and Port Huron...
vacated by Talbot Smith
Talbot Smith
Talbot Smith was a United States federal judge.Born in Fayette, Missouri, Smith was a lieutenant in the United States Navy from 1917 to 1931. He received a B.S. from United States Naval Academy in 1920, and an M.S. from Naval Academy Post-Graduate School in 1928...
. 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 8, 1972, and received his commission on June 9, 1972. He 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 August 15, 1984. He retired on March 1, 2000.