Thomas John Curran
Encyclopedia
Thomas John Curran is a United States federal judge
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Born in Mauston, Wisconsin
, Curran was in the United States Navy
during World War II
, from 1943 to 1946. He received a B.N.S. from Marquette University
in 1945 and an LL.B. from Marquette University Law School
in 1948. He was in private practice in Mauston, Wisconsin
from 1948 to 1983.
On September 20, 1983, Curran was nominated by President Ronald Reagan
to a seat on the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin
vacated by Myron L. Gordon
. Curran was confirmed by the United States Senate
on November 4, 1983, and received his commission on November 7, 1983. He assumed senior status
on January 1, 1997.
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 Mauston, Wisconsin
Mauston, Wisconsin
Mauston is a city in and the county seat of Juneau County, Wisconsin, United States. The population is 4,411 according to the 2010 census.-History:...
, Curran was in the United States Navy
United States Navy
The United States Navy is the naval warfare service branch of the United States Armed Forces and one of the seven uniformed services of the United States. The U.S. Navy is the largest in the world; its battle fleet tonnage is greater than that of the next 13 largest navies combined. The U.S...
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 1946. He received a B.N.S. from Marquette University
Marquette University
Marquette University is a private, coeducational, Jesuit, Roman Catholic university located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Founded by the Society of Jesus in 1881, the school is one of 28 member institutions of the Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities...
in 1945 and an LL.B. from Marquette University Law School
Marquette University Law School
Marquette University Law School is the professional school for the study of law at Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and one of only two law schools in Wisconsin. With 45 full-time professors and approximately 760 J.D. students, the law school is ranked in the top tier among American...
in 1948. He was in private practice in Mauston, Wisconsin
Mauston, Wisconsin
Mauston is a city in and the county seat of Juneau County, Wisconsin, United States. The population is 4,411 according to the 2010 census.-History:...
from 1948 to 1983.
On September 20, 1983, Curran was nominated by President Ronald Reagan
Ronald Reagan
Ronald Wilson Reagan was the 40th President of the United States , the 33rd Governor of California and, prior to that, a radio, film and television actor....
to a seat on the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin
United States District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin serves the residents of twenty-eight counties from its two courthouses...
vacated by Myron L. Gordon
Myron L. Gordon
Myron L. Gordon was a United States federal judge.Gordon was born in Kenosha, Wisconsin. He received a B.A. from the University of Wisconsin in 1939. He then received a M.A. from the University of Wisconsin in 1939. He received an LL.B. from Harvard Law School in 1942...
. Curran 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 November 4, 1983, and received his commission on November 7, 1983. 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 January 1, 1997.