Edwin Louis Garvin

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Edwin Louis Garvin

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Prior offices
United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York

Education

Bachelor's

New York University, 1897

Law

New York University Law, 1899

Edwin Louis Garvin (1877-1960) was a federal judge on the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York. He joined the court in 1918 after an appointment from Woodrow Wilson. At the time of appointment, he was a private practice attorney in New York. He resigned on October 31, 1925. He passed away on October 10, 1960.[1]

Early life and education

  • New York University, A.B., 1897
  • New York University School of Law, LL.B., 1899[1]

Professional career

  • Private practice, New York City, 1902-1915
  • Justice, Court of Special Sessions, New York City, 1915-1918
  • Private practice, New York City, 1925-
  • County judge, Kings County, New York, 1940
  • Justice, Supreme Court of New York, 1941-1947
  • Official referee, Supreme Court of New York, 1948-1960[1]

Judicial nominations and appointments

Eastern District of New York

Garvin was nominated by President Woodrow Wilson on March 6, 1918 to fill the seat vacated by Van Vechten Veeder. He was confirmed by the Senate on March 21st, and received commission that same day. He resigned on October 31, 1925.[1] Garvin was succeeded in this position by Grover Moscowitz.

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Footnotes

Political offices
Preceded by:
Van Vechten Veeder
Eastern District of New York
1918–1925
Seat #2
Succeeded by:
Grover Moscowitz