Robert Dixon Herman

Judge Robert Dixon Herman

Personal

Birthday:

9/24/1911

Birthplace:

Northumberland, PA

Date of Death:

4/5/1990

Place of Death:

Harrisburg, PA

Race or Ethnicity:

White

Gender:

Male

Prior Employment:

Private practice, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, 1938-1958
Assistant district attorney, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, 1942-1944
U.S. Naval Reserve law specialist, 1944-1946
State legislator, Pennsylvania, 1948-1950
Solicitor, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, 1950-1957
Judge, Court of Common Pleas of Dauphin County [Pennsylvania], 1957-1970; juvenile court judge, 1965-1970

Education

Name of School:

Bucknell University

Degree:

A.B.

Degree Year:

1935

Name of School - Second:

Cornell University Law School

Cornell Law School combines inspired teaching with cutting-edge scholarship in a close-knit and collegial intellectual community. Hallmarks include: A faculty that excels not only in scholarly productivity, but also in teaching ability An approach to legal education that encourages collaboration and interdisciplinary study A global emphasis, including educational partnerships around the world A part of Cornell University, one of the world's great research universities Graduates who are connected and make a difference

Degree - Second:

LL.B.

Degree Year - Second:

1938

Judicial Career

Court Name:

U. S. District Court, Middle District of Pennsylvania

Court Name:

Pennsylvania Middle District Court

President Nominating:

Richard M. Nixon

Party Affiliation of President:

Republican

Commission Date:

12/11/1969

Retirement from Active Service:

9/25/1981

Termination Date:

4/5/1990

Termination Reason:

Death