Charles Francis Lynch
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January 9, 1884
Charles Francis Lynch | |
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 Judge Charles Francis Lynch in his judicial robes | |
| Judge of the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey | |
| In office July 1, 1919 – March 31, 1925 | |
| Appointed by | Woodrow Wilson |
| Preceded by | Thomas Griffith Haight |
| Succeeded by | William Clark |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Charles Francis Lynch January 9, 1884 |
| Died | June 17, 1942 (aged 58) |
| Education | read law |
Charles Francis Lynch (January 9, 1884 – June 17, 1942) was a United States district judge of the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey.
Born on January 9, 1884, in Franklin, New Jersey, Lynch read law in 1906. He entered private practice in Paterson, New Jersey from 1906 to 1913. He was an Assistant United States Attorney for the District of New Jersey from 1913 to 1916, serving as Second Assistant United States Attorney from 1913 to 1914, and as First Assistant United States Attorney from 1914 to 1916. He was the United States Attorney for the District of New Jersey from 1916 to 1919.[1]
Federal judicial service
Lynch was nominated by President Woodrow Wilson on June 16, 1919, to a seat on the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey vacated by Judge Thomas Griffith Haight. He was confirmed by the United States Senate on July 1, 1919, and received his commission the same day. His service terminated on March 31, 1925, due to his resignation.[1]