Simon L. Adler

Simon L. Adler
Judge of the United States District Court for the Western District of New York
In office May 19, 1927 – May 23, 1934
Appointed by	Calvin Coolidge
Preceded by	Seat established by 44 Stat. 1370
Succeeded by	Harlan W. Rippey
Member of the New York State Assembly from the Monroe County, 2nd district
In office January 1, 1911 – December 31, 1926
Preceded by	James L. Whitley
Succeeded by	Harry J. McKay
Personal details
Born	Simon Louis Adler (1867-08-30)August 30, 1867 Seneca Falls, New York, U.S.
Died	May 23, 1934(1934-05-23) (aged 66)
Education	Cornell University (B.L.) Harvard Law School

Simon Louis Adler (August 30, 1867 – May 23, 1934) was a United States district judge of the United States District Court for the Western District of New York.

Education and career

Born on August 30, 1867, in Seneca Falls, New York, Adler received a Bachelor of Laws from Cornell University in 1889, and graduated from Harvard Law School in 1892. He practiced law in Rochester, New York. Adler was a member of the New York State Assembly (Monroe Co., 2nd D.) in the 134th New York State Legislature through the 149th New York State Legislature, from 1911 to 1926, and was Chairman of the Committee on Banks in 1915, and Majority Leader from 1916 to 1926.

Federal judicial service

Adler received a recess appointment from President Calvin Coolidge on May 19, 1927, to the United States District Court for the Western District of New York, to a new seat authorized by 44 Stat. 1370. He was nominated to the same position by President Coolidge on December 6, 1927. He was confirmed by the United States Senate on January 16, 1928, and received his commission the same day. His service terminated on May 23, 1934, due to his death.

Sources

• Simon Louis Adler at the Biographical Directory of Federal Judges, a publication of the Federal Judicial Center.