Robert Baltzell

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Robert Baltzell

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Nonpartisan

Prior offices
U.S. District Court for the District of Indiana

United States District Court for the Southern District of Indiana

Education

Bachelor's

Northern Illinois Normal College

Law

Marion Law School, 1904

Personal
Birthplace
Illinois


Robert Baltzell (1879-1950) was a federal judge on the United States District Court for the District of Indiana.[1]

He was nominated by President Calvin Coolidge on January 2, 1925 to replace Albert Barnes Anderson. He was confirmed by the Senate on January 13, 1925, and received commission that same day. He served on this court until April 21, 1928, when he was reassigned to the United States District Court for the Southern District of Indiana. On January 19, 1950, he assumed senior status. He served in this capacity until his death on October 18, 1950.[1] Baltzell was succeeded in this position by William Steckler.

Early life and education

  • Northern Illinois Normal College
  • Marion Law School, LL.B., 1904[1]

Professional career

  • U.S. Army Reserve Major, 1917-1919
  • Private practice, Princeton, Indiana, 1904-1920
  • Judge, Gibson Circuit Court, Indiana, Princeton, Indiana, 1920-1925[1]

Judicial career

District of Indiana

was nominated by President Calvin Coolidge on January 2, 1925 to replace Albert Barnes Anderson. He was confirmed by the Senate on January 13, 1925, and received commission that same day. He served on this court until April 21, 1928, when he was reassigned to the United States District Court for the Southern District of Indiana.

Southern District of Indiana

He served on the District of Indiana court until April 21, 1928, when he was reassigned to the United States District Court for the Southern District of Indiana. On January 19, 1950, he assumed senior status. He served in this capacity until his death on October 18, 1950.[1] Baltzell was succeeded in this position by William Steckler.

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Footnotes

Political offices
Preceded by:
NA-New Seat
Southern District of Indiana
1928–1950
Seat #1
Succeeded by:
William Steckler
Preceded by:
Albert Barnes Anderson
District of Indiana
1925–1928
Succeeded by:
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