12 Facts About Theodore Levin

Theodore Levin was a United States district judge of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan.

Theodore Levin received a Bachelor of Laws in 1920 from the University of Detroit Law School and a Master of Laws in 1924 from the same institution.

Theodore Levin was admitted to the bar in 1920 and commenced private practice in Detroit from 1920 to 1946.

Theodore Levin was confirmed by the United States Senate on July 25,1946, and received his commission on July 27,1946.

Theodore Levin served as Chief Judge from 1959 to 1967.

Theodore Levin's service terminated on December 31,1970, due to his death.

Theodore Levin served as president of several major Detroit organizations: the Jewish Welfare Federation of Detroit, the United Jewish Committee, the Jewish Social Service Bureau and the Resettlement Service.

Theodore Levin was a member and served on the boards of the Detroit Community Fund, the Council of Social Agencies, the Big Brother Conference, and the United Health and Welfare Fund of Michigan.

Theodore Levin was an active member of the Detroit Round Table of Catholics, Jews and Protestants.

Theodore Levin was in the Scottish Rite of Free Masonry and a 33rd degree Mason.

In October 1994, Congress passed legislation renaming the federal courthouse in Detroit the Theodore Levin United States Courthouse.

Theodore Levin's nephew Carl Levin was a former United States Senator, his nephew Sander Levin was a United States representative for Michigan's 12th District, and his great-nephew Andy Levin served as a Representative for Michigan's 9th District.