Edwin Robson

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Edwin Albert Robson (1905-1986) was a federal judge on the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois.

Robson received a recess appointment from President Dwight Eisenhower on September 29, 1958, to a seat vacated by Winfred Knoch; nominated on January 17, 1959; he was confirmed by the Senate on April 29, 1959, and received his commission on April 30th. From 1970-1975, he served as the chief judge. He assumed senior status on April 16, 1975. He served the Northern District of Illinois until his death on October 21, 1986.

Education

DePaul University College of Law, LL.B., 1928

Professional career

Private practice, Chicago, Illinois, 1928-1945
Judge, Superior Court, Cook County, Illinois, 1945-1949
Chief Justice, Superior Court, Cook County, Illinois, 1949-1951
Judge, Appellate Court, Illinois, 1951-1958

External links

Biography from the Federal Judicial Center.

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