Dennis Francis Donovan (April 9, 1889 – September 16, 1974) was a United States district judge of the United States District Court for the District of Minnesota.

Dennis F. Donovan
Senior Judge of the United States District Court for the District of Minnesota
In office
December 31, 1965 – September 16, 1974
Judge of the United States District Court for the District of Minnesota
In office
July 18, 1945 – December 31, 1965
Appointed byHarry S. Truman
Preceded byGeorge F. Sullivan
Succeeded byMiles Lord
Personal details
Born
Dennis Francis Donovan

(1889-04-09)April 9, 1889
Champion, Michigan
DiedSeptember 16, 1974(1974-09-16) (aged 85)
Rochester, Minnesota
EducationUniversity of Michigan Law School (LL.B.)

Education and career

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Born in Champion, Michigan, Donovan received a Bachelor of Laws from the University of Michigan Law School in 1913. He was in private practice in Duluth, Minnesota from 1914 to 1945.[1]

Federal judicial service

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On June 1, 1945, Donovan was nominated by President Harry S. Truman to a seat on the United States District Court for the District of Minnesota vacated by Judge George F. Sullivan. Donovan was confirmed by the United States Senate on July 17, 1945, and received his commission on July 18, 1945. He assumed senior status on December 31, 1965, serving in that capacity until his death on September 16, 1974, in Rochester, Minnesota.[1]

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Legal offices
Preceded by Judge of the United States District Court for the District of Minnesota
1945–1965
Succeeded by