Cyrus Tavares

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Cyrus Tavares

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Prior offices
United States District Court for the District of Hawaii

Education

Law

University of Michigan Law School, 1925

Personal
Birthplace
Hawaii

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Cyrus Nils Tavares (1902-1976) was a federal judge on the United States District Court for the District of Hawaii.

Tavares received a recess appointment from President Dwight Eisenhower on October 13, 1960, to a new seat created by 73 Stat. 4; nominated on January 10, 1961; he was confirmed by the Senate on September 21, 1961, and received his commission on September 22nd. From 1960-1961, he served as the chief judge. He assumed senior status on April 12, 1972. He served the District of Hawaii until his death on August 3, 1976. Tavares was succeeded in this position by Samuel King.

Early life and education

  • University of Michigan Law School, J.D., 1925

Professional career

  • Private practice, Maui County, Hawaii, 1925-1927
  • Deputy attorney general of Hawaii, 1927-1934
  • Private practice, Honolulu, Hawaii, 1934-1941
  • Special deputy attorney general of Hawaii for war matters, 1941-1942
  • Assistant attorney general of Hawaii, 1942-1943
  • Attorney general of Hawaii, 1944-1947
  • Private practice, Honolulu, Hawaii, 1947-1960

Judicial nominations and appointments

District of Hawaii

Tavares received a recess appointment from President Dwight Eisenhower on October 13, 1960, to a new seat created by 73 Stat. 4; nominated on January 10, 1961; he was confirmed by the Senate on September 21, 1961, and received his commission on September 22nd. From 1960-1961, he served as the chief judge. He assumed senior status on April 12, 1972. He served the District of Hawaii until his death on August 3, 1976. Tavares was succeeded in this position by Samuel King.

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Political offices
Preceded by:
NA-New Seat
District of Hawaii
1961–1972
Seat #1
Succeeded by:
Samuel King