George La Plata

Judge George La Plata

Personal

Birthday:

10/17/1924

Birthplace:

Detroit, MI

Date of Death:

11/14/2010

Place of Death:

Naples, FL

Race or Ethnicity:

Hispanic

Gender:

Male

Prior Employment:

U.S. Marine Corps, 1943-1946, 1952-1954
Private practice, Detroit, Michigan, 1956-1979
Judge, Michigan Circuit Court, Sixth Judicial Circuit, 1979-1985
Professor, Detroit College of Law, 1985-1986

Nominated to U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan, September 11, 1984; no Senate vote

Education

Name of School:

Wayne University (now Wayne State University)

Degree:

A.B.

Degree Year:

1951

Name of School - Second:

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 - Second:

LL.B.

Degree Year - Second:

1956

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:

4/4/1985

Termination Date:

8/3/1996

Termination Reason:

Retirement