Jacob Mishler
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Jacob Mishler was a federal judge for the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York
. Judge Mishler received a B.S. from University Heights College, New York University in 1931 and a J.D.
from the New York University School of Law
in 1933. He was nominated to the court by Dwight D. Eisenhower
on June 10, 1960, to a seat vacated by Mortimer Byers, confirmed by the United States Senate
on July 2, 1960, and received his commission on July 6, 1960. He served as chief judge from 1969 to 1980 and assumed senior status on April 30, 1980. His service terminated on January 26, 2004, due to death.
United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York
The United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York is the federal district court whose jurisdiction comprises the entirety of Long Island and Staten Island...
. Judge Mishler received a B.S. from University Heights College, New York University in 1931 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 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 1933. He was nominated to the court by 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...
on June 10, 1960, to a seat vacated by Mortimer Byers, 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 July 2, 1960, and received his commission on July 6, 1960. He served as chief judge from 1969 to 1980 and assumed senior status on April 30, 1980. His service terminated on January 26, 2004, due to death.