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 March 22, 1888 New York City, New York |
| Died | November 18, 1978 (aged 90) Wayne, New Jersey |
| Resting place | Wellwood Cemetery West Babylon, New York |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Education | New York University (LLB) read law |
Leo Frederick Rayfiel (March 22, 1888 – November 18, 1978) was a United States Representative from New York and a United States District Judge of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York.
Education and career
Born in New York City, New York, Rayfiel received a Bachelor of Laws from New York University School of Law in 1908. He read law in 1918. He was in private practice of law in Brooklyn, New York from 1918 to 1945. He was a member of the New York State Assembly from 1939 to 1944. He was a United States Representative from New York from 1945 to 1947.[1]
Congressional service
Rayfiel was elected as a Democrat to the 79th United States Congress, reelected to the 80th United States Congress and served from January 3, 1945, until his resignation on September 13, 1947, to accept a federal judgeship.[2]
Federal judicial service
Rayfiel was nominated by President Harry S. Truman on June 30, 1947, to a seat on the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York vacated by Judge Grover M. Moscowitz. He was confirmed by the United States Senate on July 23, 1947, and received his commission on July 30, 1947. He assumed senior status on March 4, 1966. His service was terminated on November 18, 1978, due to his death in Wayne, New Jersey.[1] He was interred in Wellwood Cemetery in West Babylon, New York.[2]
Family
Screenwriter David Rayfiel (1923–2011) was his son.[3]
See also
- List of Jewish members of the United States Congress
References
- ^ a b "Rayfiel, Leo Frederick - Federal Judicial Center". www.fjc.gov.
- ^ a b United States Congress. "Leo F. Rayfiel (id: R000083)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
- ^ William Grimes (June 23, 2011). "David Rayfiel, Screenwriter With Sydney Pollack, Dies at 87". The New York Times. Retrieved 2011-06-23.
Sources
- United States Congress. "Leo F. Rayfiel (id: R000083)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
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| New York State Assembly | ||
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| Preceded by Benjamin Brenner | New York State Assembly Kings County, 2nd District 1939–1944 | Succeeded by J. Sidney Levine |
| U.S. House of Representatives | ||
| Preceded by Arthur G. Klein | Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 14th congressional district 1945–1947 | Succeeded by Abraham J. Multer |
| Legal offices | ||
| Preceded by Grover M. Moscowitz | Judge of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York 1947–1966 | Succeeded by Jack B. Weinstein |