Edward Joseph Schwartz
Encyclopedia
Edward Joseph Schwartz was a United States federal judge
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Born in Seattle, Washington
, Schwartz received an A.B.
from the University of California
in 1934 and a J.D.
from the University of San Francisco School of Law in 1939. He graduated from the Naval War College
in 1943. He was a Lieutenant Commander in the United States Navy
during World War II
, from 1942 to 1945, and thereafter served as a U.S. Naval Reserves Lieutenant Commander.
from 1940 to 1941. He resumed his private practice after servicing in World War II in San Diego from 1946 to 1959. During this time he specialized on business, probate and corporate law.
appointed him to the Municipal Court of San Diego in 1959. He was a judge on the Municipal Court of San Diego from 1959 to 1964, and on the Superior Court of San Diego from 1964 to 1968.
On January 29, 1968, Schwartz was nominated by President Lyndon B. Johnson
to a seat on the United States District Court for the Southern District of California
vacated by James M. Carter. Schwartz was confirmed by the United States Senate
on March 28, 1968, and received his commission the same day. He served as chief judge from 1969 to 1982, assuming senior status
on March 26, 1982 and serving in that capacity until his death, in San Diego. The Edward J. Schwartz United States Courthouse
is named in his honor.
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 Seattle, Washington
Seattle, Washington
Seattle is the county seat of King County, Washington. With 608,660 residents as of the 2010 Census, Seattle is the largest city in the Northwestern United States. The Seattle metropolitan area of about 3.4 million inhabitants is the 15th largest metropolitan area in the country...
, Schwartz received an A.B.
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 the University of California
University of California
The University of California is a public university system in the U.S. state of California. Under the California Master Plan for Higher Education, the University of California is a part of the state's three-tier public higher education system, which also includes the California State University...
in 1934 and a J.D.
Juris Doctor
Juris Doctor is a professional doctorate and first professional graduate degree in law.The degree was first awarded by Harvard University in the United States in the late 19th century and was created as a modern version of the old European doctor of law degree Juris Doctor (see etymology and...
from the University of San Francisco School of Law in 1939. He graduated from the Naval War College
Naval War College
The Naval War College is an education and research institution of the United States Navy that specializes in developing ideas for naval warfare and passing them along to officers of the Navy. The college is located on the grounds of Naval Station Newport in Newport, Rhode Island...
in 1943. He was a Lieutenant Commander 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 1942 to 1945, and thereafter served as a U.S. Naval Reserves Lieutenant Commander.
Legal career
After law school he was in private practice in San Diego, CaliforniaSan Diego, California
San Diego is the eighth-largest city in the United States and second-largest city in California. The city is located on the coast of the Pacific Ocean in Southern California, immediately adjacent to the Mexican border. The birthplace of California, San Diego is known for its mild year-round...
from 1940 to 1941. He resumed his private practice after servicing in World War II in San Diego from 1946 to 1959. During this time he specialized on business, probate and corporate law.
Judicial service
Governor Pat BrownPat Brown
Edmund Gerald "Pat" Brown, Sr. was the 32nd Governor of California, serving from 1959 to 1967, and the father of current Governor of California Jerry Brown.-Background:...
appointed him to the Municipal Court of San Diego in 1959. He was a judge on the Municipal Court of San Diego from 1959 to 1964, and on the Superior Court of San Diego from 1964 to 1968.
On January 29, 1968, Schwartz was nominated by President Lyndon B. Johnson
Lyndon B. Johnson
Lyndon Baines Johnson , often referred to as LBJ, was the 36th President of the United States after his service as the 37th Vice President of the United States...
to a seat on the United States District Court for the Southern District of California
United States District Court for the Southern District of California
The United States District Court for the Southern District of California is the federal district court whose jurisdiction comprises the following counties in California: Imperial and San Diego. In terms of filed indictments, it is one of the busiest criminal districts in the United States...
vacated by James M. Carter. Schwartz 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 28, 1968, and received his commission the same day. He served as chief judge from 1969 to 1982, assuming 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 March 26, 1982 and serving in that capacity until his death, in San Diego. The Edward J. Schwartz United States Courthouse
Edward J. Schwartz United States Courthouse
The Edward J. Schwartz United States Courthouse is a the current courthouse building located in San Diego, California. It is a courthouse for the United States District Court for the Southern District of California. The 103rd Congress designated the building under H.R. 3770 in 1994, which became...
is named in his honor.