Julius Marshuetz Mayer (September 5, 1865 – November 20, 1925) was a

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of the

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and previously was a United States District Judge of the

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Education and career

Born on September 5, 1865, in

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, Mayer received an

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degree in 1884 from the

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and a

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in 1886 from

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. He entered private practice in New York City from 1886 to 1912. He was counsel for the New York State Excise Board from 1895 to 1896. He was counsel for the New York City Building Department from 1897 to 1898. He was a Justice of the New York Court of Special Sessions from 1902 to 1903. He was

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from 1903 to 1907.

Federal judicial service

Mayer was nominated by President

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on February 19, 1912, to a seat on the

vacated by Judge George B. Adams. He was confirmed by the

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on February 26, 1912, and received his commission the same day. His service terminated on October 13, 1921, due to his elevation to the Second Circuit. Mayer was nominated by President

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on September 22, 1921, to a seat on the

vacated by Judge

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. He was confirmed by the Senate on October 5, 1921, and received his commission the same day. His service terminated on July 31, 1924, due to his resignation.

Later career and death

After his resignation from the federal bench, Mayer resumed private practice in New York City from 1924 to 1925. He died on November 20, 1925, in New York City.

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Education and career

Federal judicial service

Later career and death

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