Charles Casper Simons
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Charles Casper Simons was a United States federal judge
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Born in Detroit, Michigan
, Simons received a B.L.
from the University of Michigan
in 1898 and an LL.B. from the University of Michigan Law School
in 1900. He was in private practice in Detroit, Michigan
from 1900 to 1923. He was a member of the Michigan State Senate from 1903 to 1904. He was a Circuit court commissioner, Wayne County from 1905 to 1906. He was a member of the Michigan Constitutional Convention in 1908.
Simons was a federal judge on the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan
. Simons was nominated by President Warren G. Harding
on January 31, 1923, to a new seat created by 42 Stat. 837. He was confirmed by the United States Senate
on February 6, 1923, and received his commission the same day. Simons served in that capacity until February 2, 1932, due to appointment to another judicial position.
Simons was a federal judge on the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit
. Simons was nominated by President Herbert Hoover
on January 8, 1932, to a seat vacated by Arthur Carter Denison
. He was confirmed by the United States Senate on January 26, 1932, and received his commission on January 29, 1932. He served as chief judge from 1952-1958. He assumed senior status
on September 15, 1959. Simons served in that capacity until February 2, 1964, due to his death.
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 Detroit, Michigan
Detroit, Michigan
Detroit is the major city among the primary cultural, financial, and transportation centers in the Metro Detroit area, a region of 5.2 million people. As the seat of Wayne County, the city of Detroit is the largest city in the U.S. state of Michigan and serves as a major port on the Detroit River...
, Simons received a B.L.
Bachelor of Laws
The Bachelor of Laws is an undergraduate, or bachelor, degree in law originating in England and offered in most common law countries as the primary law degree...
from the University of Michigan
University of Michigan
The University of Michigan is a public research university located in Ann Arbor, Michigan in the United States. It is the state's oldest university and the flagship campus of the University of Michigan...
in 1898 and an LL.B. from the University of Michigan Law School
University of Michigan Law School
The University of Michigan Law School is the law school of the University of Michigan, in Ann Arbor. Founded in 1859, the school has an enrollment of about 1,200 students, most of whom are seeking Juris Doctor or Master of Laws degrees, although the school also offers a Doctor of Juridical...
in 1900. He was in private practice in Detroit, Michigan
Detroit, Michigan
Detroit is the major city among the primary cultural, financial, and transportation centers in the Metro Detroit area, a region of 5.2 million people. As the seat of Wayne County, the city of Detroit is the largest city in the U.S. state of Michigan and serves as a major port on the Detroit River...
from 1900 to 1923. He was a member of the Michigan State Senate from 1903 to 1904. He was a Circuit court commissioner, Wayne County from 1905 to 1906. He was a member of the Michigan Constitutional Convention in 1908.
Simons was a federal judge on the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan
United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan
The United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan is the Federal district court with jurisdiction over of the eastern portion of the state of Michigan. The Court is based in Detroit, with courthouses also located in Ann Arbor, Bay City, Flint, and Port Huron...
. Simons was nominated by President Warren G. Harding
Warren G. Harding
Warren Gamaliel Harding was the 29th President of the United States . A Republican from Ohio, Harding was an influential self-made newspaper publisher. He served in the Ohio Senate , as the 28th Lieutenant Governor of Ohio and as a U.S. Senator...
on January 31, 1923, to a new seat created by 42 Stat. 837. 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 February 6, 1923, and received his commission the same day. Simons served in that capacity until February 2, 1932, due to appointment to another judicial position.
Simons was a federal judge on the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit
United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit
The United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit is a federal court with appellate jurisdiction over the district courts in the following districts:* Eastern District of Kentucky* Western District of Kentucky...
. Simons was nominated by President Herbert Hoover
Herbert Hoover
Herbert Clark Hoover was the 31st President of the United States . Hoover was originally a professional mining engineer and author. As the United States Secretary of Commerce in the 1920s under Presidents Warren Harding and Calvin Coolidge, he promoted partnerships between government and business...
on January 8, 1932, to a seat vacated by Arthur Carter Denison
Arthur Carter Denison
Arthur Carter Denison was a United States federal judge.Born in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Denison received a B.A. from University of Michigan in 1883. He was in private practice in Grand Rapids, Michigan from 1883 to 1910.On January 17, 1910, Denison was nominated by President William H...
. He was confirmed by the United States Senate on January 26, 1932, and received his commission on January 29, 1932. He served as chief judge from 1952-1958. 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 September 15, 1959. Simons served in that capacity until February 2, 1964, due to his death.