Duncan Groner
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Cheif Justice, District of Columbia Circuit
Duncan Lawrence Groner (1873-1957) was a federal judge on the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit.
He was nominated by President Herbert Hoover on January 5, 1931 to a new seat created by 46 Stat. 785. He was confirmed by the Senate on February 10, 1931, and received commission on February 21st. He served on this court until December 7, 1937, when he was appointed to the position of Chief Justice.
He was nominated to the position of Chief Justice by President Franklin D. Roosevelt on November 26, 1937 to replace George Martin. He was confirmed by the Senate on December 3, 1937, and received commission on December 7th. On March 8, 1948, he assumed senior status. He served in this position until his death on July 17, 1957.
Eastern District of Virginia
Groner was previously a federal judge on the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia.
He was nominated by President Warren Harding on May 26, 1921 to fill the seat vacated by Edmund Waddill. He was confirmed by the Senate on June 2, 1921, and received commission that same day. He served on this court until March 3, 1931, when he was appointed to the District of Columbia Circuit.
Education
- Washington and Lee University, LL.D., 1894
Professional career
- Private practice, Norfolk, Virginia, 1894-1921
- Delegate to every Republican National Convention, 1904-1920
- U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia, 1910-1913
External links
- Biography from the Federal Judicial Center.
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