Leo Frederick Rayfiel (March 22, 1888 – November 18, 1978) was an American lawyer, jurist, and politician who served as a United States representative from New York for one term from 1945 to 1946. He served as a United States district judge of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York from 1947 to 1978.
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, U.S. |
| Died | November 18, 1978 (aged 90) Wayne, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Resting place | Wellwood Cemetery West Babylon, New York |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Children | David Rayfiel |
| Education | New York University (LLB) read law |
Education and career
editBorn 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
editRayfiel 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
editRayfiel 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.
Death
editHis service ended 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
editScreenwriter David Rayfiel (1923–2011) was his son.[3]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ 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
edit- United States Congress. "Leo F. Rayfiel (id: R000083)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.