Richard Harrington Levet
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Richard Harrington Levet (January 24, 1894 – February 11, 1980) was a United States federal judge
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Born in Geneva, New York
, Levet received an A.B.
from Colgate University
in 1916, an A.M.
from Colgate University
in 1917, and a J.D.
from New York University School of Law
in 1925. He was in the United States Army
Private from 1918 to 1919. He was a Teacher, New York, Pennsylvania and Connecticut from 1922 to 1926. He was in private practice in White Plains, New York
from 1926 to 1956. He was a member of the Westchester County Board of Supervisors from 1938 to 1956. He was a Chairman from 1945 to 1946.
Levet was a federal judge on the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York
. Levet was nominated by President Dwight D. Eisenhower
on January 26, 1956, to a seat vacated by John C. Knox
. He was confirmed by the United States Senate
on March 6, 1956, and received his commission on March 8, 1956. He assumed senior status
on July 1, 1966. Levet served in that capacity until May 3, 1976, due to resignation.
He died in White Plains, New York
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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 Geneva, New York
Geneva, New York
Geneva is a city in Ontario and Seneca counties in the U.S. state of New York. The population was 13,617 at the 2000 census. Some claim it is named after the city and canton of Geneva in Switzerland. Others believe the name came from confusion over the letters in the word "Seneca" written in cursive...
, Levet 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 Colgate University
Colgate University
Colgate University is a private liberal arts college in Hamilton, New York, USA. The school was founded in 1819 as a Baptist seminary and later became non-denominational. It is named for the Colgate family who greatly contributed to the university's endowment in the 19th century.Colgate has 52...
in 1916, an A.M.
Master of Arts (postgraduate)
A Master of Arts from the Latin Magister Artium, is a type of Master's degree awarded by universities in many countries. The M.A. is usually contrasted with the M.S. or M.Sc. degrees...
from Colgate University
Colgate University
Colgate University is a private liberal arts college in Hamilton, New York, USA. The school was founded in 1819 as a Baptist seminary and later became non-denominational. It is named for the Colgate family who greatly contributed to the university's endowment in the 19th century.Colgate has 52...
in 1917, 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 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 1925. 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...
Private from 1918 to 1919. He was a Teacher, New York, Pennsylvania and Connecticut from 1922 to 1926. He was in private practice in White Plains, New York
White Plains, New York
White Plains is a city and the county seat of Westchester County, New York, United States. It is located in south-central Westchester, about east of the Hudson River and northwest of Long Island Sound...
from 1926 to 1956. He was a member of the Westchester County Board of Supervisors from 1938 to 1956. He was a Chairman from 1945 to 1946.
Levet was a federal judge 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...
. Levet 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...
on January 26, 1956, to a seat vacated by John C. Knox
John C. Knox
John Clark Knox was a Judge of the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York.-Biography:...
. 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 March 6, 1956, and received his commission on March 8, 1956. 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 July 1, 1966. Levet served in that capacity until May 3, 1976, due to resignation.
He died in White Plains, New York
White Plains, New York
White Plains is a city and the county seat of Westchester County, New York, United States. It is located in south-central Westchester, about east of the Hudson River and northwest of Long Island Sound...
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