Robert Emmet Tehan (January 7, 1905 – November 27, 1975) was an American attorney, Democratic politician, and United States federal judge. He was a U.S. District Judge for the Eastern District of Wisconsin from 1949 to 1971, and was Chief Judge from 1954 to 1971. He previously served twelve years in the Wisconsin Legislature.
Robert Emmet Tehan
Wisconsin Eastern District Court
Chief Judge — U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin
Born 1905 in Milwaukee, WI
Died 1975 in Milwaukee, WI
FJC ID: 2351
- Gender
- Male
- Race
- White
Prior employment
- Private practice, Wisconsin1930–1949
- WisconsinState senator · 1942–1948
- WisconsinState representative · 1937–1942
Appointments
1949–1975 · Appointed by Harry S Truman (Democratic)Term ended: Death
Education
LL.B. · 1929- Marquette UniversityA.B. · 1927