Edward Matthew McEntee (October 21, 1906 – February 14, 1981) was a United States circuit judge of the

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Education and career

Born in Providence, Rhode Island, McEntee received an

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degree from the

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in 1928. He received a Bachelor of Laws from

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in 1933. He was in private practice of law in Providence from 1933 to 1952. He was a Member of the Rhode Island House of Representatives from 1935 to 1939. He was an

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of the District of Rhode Island from 1940 to 1951. He was the United States Attorney for the District of Rhode Island from 1952 to 1953.

Federal judicial service

McEntee was nominated by President Lyndon B. Johnson on August 3, 1965, to a seat on the

vacated by Judge Peter Woodbury. He was confirmed by the United States Senate on August 31, 1965, and received his commission on September 1, 1965. He assumed senior status on December 31, 1976. His service was terminated on February 14, 1981, due to his death.

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