John Louis Coffey
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John Louis Coffey is a United States federal judge
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Born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
, Coffey received a B.A.
from Marquette University
in 1943 and was in the United States Navy
during World War II
, from 1943 to 1946. He received a LL.D. from Marquette University Law School
in 1948. He was an Assistant city attorney of City of Milwaukee, Wisconsin from 1949 to 1954. He was a Civil court judge, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin from 1954 to 1960. He was a Municipal court judge, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin from 1960 to 1962. He was a Circuit court judge, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin from 1962 to 1978. He was a Senior judge, Criminal Division from 1972 to 1975. He was a Chief presiding judge, Criminal Division in 1976. He was a Civil Division from 1976 to 1978. He was a Justice, Wisconsin Supreme Court from 1978 to 1982.
Coffey was a federal judge on the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit
. Coffey was nominated by President Ronald Reagan
on February 19, 1982, to a seat vacated by Thomas Edward Fairchild. He was confirmed by the United States Senate
on March 18, 1982, and received his commission on March 19, 1982. He assumed senior status
on July 2, 2004.
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 Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Milwaukee is the largest city in the U.S. state of Wisconsin, the 28th most populous city in the United States and 39th most populous region in the United States. It is the county seat of Milwaukee County and is located on the southwestern shore of Lake Michigan. According to 2010 census data, the...
, Coffey received a B.A.
Bachelor of Arts
A Bachelor of Arts , from the Latin artium baccalaureus, is a bachelor's degree awarded for an undergraduate course or program in either the liberal arts, the sciences, or both...
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 1943 and 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 LL.D. 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 an Assistant city attorney of City of Milwaukee, Wisconsin from 1949 to 1954. He was a Civil court judge, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin from 1954 to 1960. He was a Municipal court judge, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin from 1960 to 1962. He was a Circuit court judge, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin from 1962 to 1978. He was a Senior judge, Criminal Division from 1972 to 1975. He was a Chief presiding judge, Criminal Division in 1976. He was a Civil Division from 1976 to 1978. He was a Justice, Wisconsin Supreme Court from 1978 to 1982.
Coffey was a federal judge on the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit
United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit
The United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit is a federal court with appellate jurisdiction over the courts in the following districts:* Central District of Illinois* Northern District of Illinois...
. Coffey 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....
on February 19, 1982, to a seat vacated by Thomas Edward Fairchild. He 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 March 18, 1982, and received his commission on March 19, 1982. 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 July 2, 2004.