Gaston Louis Noel Porterie
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Gaston Louis Noel Porterie (January 22, 1885 – March 24, 1953) was a United States federal judge
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Born in Mansura, Louisiana
, Porterie received a B.S.
from Louisiana State University
in 1904 and an LL.B. from Louisiana State University Law School in 1915. He was in private practice in Marksville, Louisiana
from 1915 to 1920. He was a District attorney of 14th Judicial District of Louisiana from 1916 to 1920. He was in private practice in Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana
from 1920 to 1932. He was a District attorney of Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana from 1920 to 1932. He was the state attorney general of Louisiana from 1932 to 1939.
Porterie was a federal judge on the United States District Court for the Western District of Louisiana
. Porterie was nominated by President Franklin D. Roosevelt
on January 25, 1939, to a new seat created by 52 Stat. 584. He was confirmed by the United States Senate
on February 1, 1939, and received his commission on February 9, 1939. Porterie served in that capacity until March 24, 1953, 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 Mansura, Louisiana
Mansura, Louisiana
Mansura is a town in Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana, United States. The population was 1,573 at the 2000 census.Mansura is home to the , and is the Cochon de Lait Capital of the world.Legendary Avoyelles Parish Sheriff F.O...
, Porterie received a B.S.
Bachelor of Science
A Bachelor of Science is an undergraduate academic degree awarded for completed courses that generally last three to five years .-Australia:In Australia, the BSc is a 3 year degree, offered from 1st year on...
from Louisiana State University
Louisiana State University
Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College, most often referred to as Louisiana State University, or LSU, is a public coeducational university located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The University was founded in 1853 in what is now known as Pineville, Louisiana, under the name...
in 1904 and an LL.B. from Louisiana State University Law School in 1915. He was in private practice in Marksville, Louisiana
Marksville, Louisiana
Marksville is a city in and the parish seat of Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana, United States. The population was 5,537 at the 2000 census. Louisiana's first land-based casino, Paragon Casino Resort, opened in Marksville in June 1994...
from 1915 to 1920. He was a District attorney of 14th Judicial District of Louisiana from 1916 to 1920. He was in private practice in Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana
Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana
Avoyelles is a parish located in the U.S. state of Louisiana. The parish seat is Marksville. In 2000, its population was 41,481. The parish is named for the Avoyel Indian tribe.-History:...
from 1920 to 1932. He was a District attorney of Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana from 1920 to 1932. He was the state attorney general of Louisiana from 1932 to 1939.
Porterie was a federal judge on the United States District Court for the Western District of Louisiana
United States District Court for the Western District of Louisiana
The United States District Court for the Western District of Louisiana is a United States federal court with jurisdiction over approximately two thirds of the state of Louisiana, with courts in Alexandria, Lafayette, Lake Charles, Monroe and Shreveport...
. Porterie was nominated by President Franklin D. Roosevelt
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Franklin Delano Roosevelt , also known by his initials, FDR, was the 32nd President of the United States and a central figure in world events during the mid-20th century, leading the United States during a time of worldwide economic crisis and world war...
on January 25, 1939, to a new seat created by 52 Stat. 584. 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 1, 1939, and received his commission on February 9, 1939. Porterie served in that capacity until March 24, 1953, due to his death.