Edward Schwartz

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Edward Schwartz

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Nonpartisan

Prior offices
United States District Court for the Southern District of California

Personal
Birthplace
Seattle, Wash.


Edward Joseph Schwartz (1912-2000) was a federal judge on the United States District Court for the Southern District of California.

Schwartz was nominated by President Lyndon Johnson on January 29, 1968, to a seat vacated by James Marshall Carter; he was confirmed by the Senate on March 28, 1968, and received commission that same day. From 1969-1982, he served as the chief judge. He assumed senior status on March 26, 1982. He served the Southern District of California until his death on March 22, 2000. Schwartz was succeeded in this position by Lawrence Irving.

Early life and education

  • University of California, A.B., 1934
  • University of San Francisco School of Law, J.D., 1939

Professional career

  • Private practice, San Diego, California, 1940-1941
  • U.S. Navy Lieutenant Commander, 1942-1945
  • U.S. Naval Reserves Lieutenant Commander, 1945-
  • Private practice, San Diego, California, 1946-1959
  • Judge, Municipal Court of San Diego, 1959-1964
  • Judge, Superior Court of San Diego, 1964-1968

Judicial nominations and appointments

Southern District of California

Schwartz was nominated by President Lyndon Johnson on January 29, 1968, to a seat vacated by James Marshall Carter;[1] he was confirmed by the Senate on March 28, 1968, and received commission that same day. From 1969-1982, he served as the chief judge. He assumed senior status on March 26, 1982. He served the Southern District of California until his death on March 22, 2000. Schwartz was succeeded in this position by Lawrence Irving.

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Political offices
Preceded by:
James Marshall Carter
Southern District of California
1968–1982
Seat #10
Succeeded by:
Lawrence Irving