Judges Of The US District Court
For The Eastern District of Michigan

Ralph McKenzie Freeman

Born May 5, 1902 Flushing, MI
Died March 29, 1990 Royal Oak, MI

Education

LL.B. University of Michigan 1926

Professional Career

Private law practice, Flint, MI 1926-1927; 1933-1954
Assistant prosecuting attorney, Genesee County, MI 1928-1930
Prosecuting attorney, Genesee County, MI 1931-1932

Federal Judicial Service

US District Court, Eastern District of Michigan
Nominated by President Dwight D. Eisenhower, 1954
Served 1954-1990
Chief judge 1967-1972
Senior status 1973-1990