Leo F. Rayfiel
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Leo Frederick Rayfiel (March 22, 1888 – November 18, 1978) was an American lawyer, jurist, and politician who served as a United States representative from New York for one term from 1945 to 1946. He served as a United States district judge of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York from 1947 to 1978.
Quick Facts Senior Judge of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York, Judge of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York ...
Leo F. Rayfiel | |
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Senior Judge of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York | |
In office March 4, 1966 – November 18, 1978 | |
Judge of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York | |
In office July 30, 1947 – March 4, 1966 | |
Appointed by | Harry S. Truman |
Preceded by | Grover M. Moscowitz |
Succeeded by | Jack B. Weinstein |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 14th district | |
In office January 3, 1945 – September 13, 1947 | |
Preceded by | Arthur G. Klein |
Succeeded by | Abraham J. Multer |
Personal details | |
Born | Leo Frederick Rayfiel (1888-03-22)March 22, 1888 New York City, U.S. |
Died | November 18, 1978(1978-11-18) (aged 90) Wayne, New Jersey, U.S. |
Resting place | Wellwood Cemetery West Babylon, New York |
Political party | Democratic |
Children | David Rayfiel |
Education | New York University (LLB) read law |
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