Lawrence Gubow
Encyclopedia
Lawrence Gubow was a United States federal judge
.
Born in Detroit, Michigan
, Gubow received an A.B.
from the University of Michigan
in 1940 and was in the United States Army
during World War II
and its aftermath, from 1941 to 1948, achieving the rank of Captain. He received an LL.B. from the University of Michigan Law School
in 1950. He was in private practice in Detroit, Michigan
from 1951 to 1953. He was a Commissioner on the Michigan Corporations and Securities Commission from 1953 to 1961. He was then the United States Attorney
for the Eastern District of Michigan from 1961 to 1968.
On August 2, 1968, Gubow was nominated by President Lyndon B. Johnson
to a seat on the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan
vacated by Wade Hampton McCree, Jr.. Gubow was confirmed by the United States Senate
on September 13, 1968, and received his commission on September 14, 1968. Gubow served in that capacity until his death, in 1978.
He is survived by wife Estelle, children David (Dottie), Mona, and Janey, along with two granddaughters Jackie and Rachel.
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....
.
Born in Detroit, Michigan
Detroit, Michigan
Detroit is the major city among the primary cultural, financial, and transportation centers in the Metro Detroit area, a region of 5.2 million people. As the seat of Wayne County, the city of Detroit is the largest city in the U.S. state of Michigan and serves as a major port on the Detroit River...
, Gubow received an A.B.
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 Michigan
University of Michigan
The University of Michigan is a public research university located in Ann Arbor, Michigan in the United States. It is the state's oldest university and the flagship campus of the University of Michigan...
in 1940 and 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...
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...
and its aftermath, from 1941 to 1948, achieving the rank of Captain. He received an LL.B. from the 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...
in 1950. He was in private practice in Detroit, Michigan
Detroit, Michigan
Detroit is the major city among the primary cultural, financial, and transportation centers in the Metro Detroit area, a region of 5.2 million people. As the seat of Wayne County, the city of Detroit is the largest city in the U.S. state of Michigan and serves as a major port on the Detroit River...
from 1951 to 1953. He was a Commissioner on the Michigan Corporations and Securities Commission from 1953 to 1961. He was then the United States Attorney
United States Attorney
United States Attorneys represent the United States federal government in United States district court and United States court of appeals. There are 93 U.S. Attorneys stationed throughout the United States, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, and the Northern Mariana Islands...
for the Eastern District of Michigan from 1961 to 1968.
On August 2, 1968, Gubow was nominated by President Lyndon B. Johnson
Lyndon B. Johnson
Lyndon Baines Johnson , often referred to as LBJ, was the 36th President of the United States after his service as the 37th Vice President of the United States...
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 Wade Hampton McCree, Jr.. Gubow 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 September 13, 1968, and received his commission on September 14, 1968. Gubow served in that capacity until his death, in 1978.
He is survived by wife Estelle, children David (Dottie), Mona, and Janey, along with two granddaughters Jackie and Rachel.