John Joseph Sirica
Judge, U. S. District Court for the District of Columbia
Nominated by Dwight D. Eisenhower on February 25, 1957; Confirmed by the Senate on March 26, 1957, and received commission on March 28, 1957. Served as chief judge, 1971 – 1974. Assumed senior status on 10/31/1977. Service terminated on 8/14/1992, due to death.
Education:
Georgetown University Law School, LL.B., 1926
Professional Career:
Private practice, Washington, D.C., 1926-1930
Assistant U.S. attorney, District of Columbia, 1930-1934
Private practice, Washington, D.C., 1934-1957
General counsel, House Select Committee to Investigate the Federal Communications Commission, 1944