John Mahoney (Second Circuit)

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John Mahoney

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Prior offices

Second Circuit Seat 13

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Education

Bachelor's

St. Bonaventure University, 1952

Law

Columbia Law, 1955

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John Daniel Mahoney (September 7, 1931 - October 23, 1996) was a judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the 2nd Circuit. He joined the court in 1986 after an appointment from Ronald Reagan. At the time of his appointment, he was a private practice attorney in New York City. His service ended on October 23, 1996 with his death.

Early life and education

• B.A. from St. Bonaventure University in 1952.
• LL.B. from Columbia Law School in 1955.

Military career

• U.S. Coast Guard, 1955-1958

Professional career

• Private practice, New York City, 1958-1962, 1965-1986
• State chairman, New York Conservative Party, 1962-1986

Judicial career

Second Circuit

Mahoney was nominated to the United States Court of Appeals for the 2nd Circuit by Ronald Reagan on February 7, 1986 to a newly-created seat on the court. He was subsequently confirmed by the U.S. Senate on March 27, 1986, receiving his commission on April 7, 1986. His service ended on October 23, 1996 with his death. He was succeeded to this post by Sonia Sotomayor.

External links

• Research Collection

Footnotes

Political offices
Preceded by: NA - new seat	Second Circuit 1986–1996 Seat #13	Succeeded by: Sonia Sotomayor