George E. Woods

Judge George E. Woods

Personal

Birthday:

10/10/1923

Birthplace:

Cleveland, OH

Date of Death:

10/9/2007

Place of Death:

Waterford, MI

Race or Ethnicity:

White

Gender:

Male

Prior Employment:

U.S. Army, 1943-1946
Private practice, Pontiac, Michigan, 1949-1951, 1953
Assistant prosecutor, Oakland County, Michigan, 1951-1952
Chief assistant U.S. attorney, Eastern District of Michigan, 1953-1960
U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of Michigan, 1960-1961
Private practice, Detroit, Michigan, 1961-1981
Chief special prosecutor, Wayne County [Michigan] Grand Jury, 1965-1966

Education

Name of School:

Michigan State University College of Law

MSU Law offers a rigorous and intellectually challenging required curriculum enhanced by numerous specialty programs. Its integrated learning connecting theory to practice provides a thorough education in all principal areas of law and practice and gives you knowledge and hands-on experience that prepares you for a successful career.

Degree:

J.D.

Degree Year:

1949

Judicial Career

Court Name:

U. S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan

Court Name:

Michigan Eastern District Court

President Nominating:

Ronald Reagan

Party Affiliation of President:

Republican

Commission Date:

11/16/1983

Retirement from Active Service:

11/16/1993

Termination Date:

8/13/2004

Termination Reason:

Retirement

Bankruptcy and Magistrate Services:

U.S. Bankruptcy Judge, Eastern District of Michigan, 1981-1983