John Reynolds (Wisconsin)

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John Reynolds

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Nonpartisan

Prior offices
United States District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin

Education

Bachelor's

University of Wisconsin, 1946

Law

University of Wisconsin Law School, 1949

Personal
Birthplace
Green Bay, Wis.

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John W. Reynolds (1921-2002) was a federal judge on the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin.[1]

Reynolds was nominated by President Lyndon Johnson on October 13, 1965, to a seat vacated by Kenneth Grubb; he was confirmed by the Senate on October 21, 1965, and received commission that same day. From 1971-1986, he served as the chief judge. He assumed senior status on August 31, 1986. He served the Eastern District of Wisconsin until his death on January 7, 2002.[1] Reynolds was succeeded in this position by Joseph Stadtmueller.

Early life and education

  • University of Wisconsin, Ph.B., 1946
  • University of Wisconsin Law School, LL.B., 1949[1]

Professional career

  • U.S. Army, 1942-1946
  • Private practice, Green Bay, Wisconsin, 1949-1959
  • District director, U.S. Office of Price Stabilization, 1951-1953
  • U.S. Commissioner, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin, 1953-1958
  • State attorney general, Wisconsin, 1959-1963
  • State Governor, Wisconsin, 1963-1965[1]

Judicial career

Eastern District of Wisconsin

Reynolds was nominated by President Lyndon Johnson on October 13, 1965, to a seat vacated by Kenneth Grubb; he was confirmed by the Senate on October 21, 1965, and received commission that same day. From 1971-1986, he served as the chief judge. He assumed senior status on August 31, 1986. He served the Eastern District of Wisconsin until his death on January 7, 2002.[1] Reynolds was succeeded in this position by Joseph Stadtmueller.

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Political offices
Preceded by:
Kenneth Grubb
Eastern District of Wisconsin
1965–1986
Seat #2
Succeeded by:
Joseph Stadtmueller