Vincent L. Leibell (judge)

Vincent L. Leibell (December 10, 1883 – September 22, 1968) was a United States District Judge of the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York.

Vincent L. Leibell
Senior Judge of the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York
In office January 1, 1954 – September 22, 1968
Judge of the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York
In office June 20, 1936 – January 1, 1954
Appointed by	Franklin D. Roosevelt
Preceded by	Francis A. Winslow
Succeeded by	Alexander Bicks
Personal details
Born	Vincent L. Leibell December 10, 1883 New York City, New York
Died	September 22, 1968 (aged 84) New York City, New York
Education	St. Francis Xavier College (M.A.) Fordham University School of Law (LL.B.)

Education and career

Born in New York City, New York, Leibell received a Master of Arts degree from St. Francis Xavier College in 1905 and a Bachelor of Laws from Fordham University School of Law in 1908. He was in private practice in New York City from 1909 to 1936.[1]

Federal judicial service

On June 8, 1936, Leibell was nominated by President Franklin D. Roosevelt to a seat on the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York vacated by Judge Francis A. Winslow. Leibell was confirmed by the United States Senate on June 16, 1936, and received his commission on June 20, 1936. He assumed senior status on January 1, 1954, serving in that capacity until his death on September 22, 1968, in New York City.[1]

Family

Leibell was the grandfather of former New York State Senator Vincent Leibell.

References

1. Vincent L. Leibell at the Biographical Directory of Federal Judges, a public domain publication of the Federal Judicial Center.

Sources

• Vincent L. Leibell at the Biographical Directory of Federal Judges, a public domain publication of the Federal Judicial Center.