Leo Brewster

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Leo Brewster

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Prior offices
United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas

Education

Law

University of Texas School of Law, 1926

Personal
Birthplace
Fort Worth, Texas

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Leo Brewster (1903-1979) was a federal judge on the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas.

Brewster received a recess appointment from President John F. Kennedy to the Northern District of Texas on October 5, 1961, to a new seat created by 75 Stat. 80; nominated on January 15, 1962; he was confirmed by the Senate on March 16, 1962, and received his commission on March 17th. From 1972-1973, he served as the chief judge. He assumed senior status on November 1, 1973. He served the Northern District of Texas until his death on November 27, 1979.[1] Brewster was succeeded in this position by Robert Porter.

Early life and education

  • University of Texas School of Law, LL.B., 1926[1]

Professional career

  • Private practice, Fort Worth, Texas, 1926-1962
  • Assistant district attorney, Tarrant County, Texas, 1935-1939[1]

Judicial career

Northern District of Texas

Brewster received a recess appointment from President John F. Kennedy to the Northern District of Texas on October 5, 1961, to a new seat created by 75 Stat. 80; nominated on January 15, 1962; he was confirmed by the Senate on March 16, 1962, and received his commission on March 17th. From 1972-1973, he served as the chief judge. He assumed senior status on November 1, 1973. He served the Northern District of Texas until his death on November 27, 1979.[1] Brewster was succeeded in this position by Robert Porter.

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Political offices
Preceded by:
NA-New Seat
Northern District of Texas
1962–1973
Seat #4
Succeeded by:
Robert Porter