John C. Shabaz

John Shabaz
Senior Judge of the United States District Court for the Western District of Wisconsin
In office January 20, 2009 – August 31, 2012
Chief Judge of the United States District Court for the Western District of Wisconsin
In office 1996–2001
Preceded by	Barbara Brandriff Crabb
Succeeded by	Barbara Brandriff Crabb
Judge of the United States District Court for the Western District of Wisconsin
In office December 10, 1981 – January 20, 2009
Appointed by	Ronald Reagan
Preceded by	James E. Doyle
Succeeded by	James D. Peterson
Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly from the 83rd district
In office 1964–1981
Personal details
Born	(1931-06-25)June 25, 1931 Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Died	Waunakee, Wisconsin
Political party	Republican
Alma mater	University of Wisconsin-Madison, Marquette University Law School (LL.B.)
Profession	Politician and District Court Judge of the United States District Court for the Western District of Wisconsin
Religion	Lutheran

John C. Shabaz (June 25, 1931 - August 31, 2012) was a United States federal judge for the United States District Court for the Western District of Wisconsin and legislator.

Background

Shabaz was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He attended the University of Wisconsin (now University of Wisconsin–Madison) as an undergraduate. He received an LL.B. from Marquette University Law School in 1957. He served in the United States Army from 1954 to 1956. He was in private practice in West Allis, Wisconsin from 1957 to 1981.

Legislative career

From 1964 to 1981, Shabaz served as a Republican state representative in the Wisconsin State Assembly, from the 83rd Assembly District, representing the Waukesha and New Berlin areas. He was the minority leader from 1973 to 1979 and served as Assistant Majority Leader in 1969.

United States Federal District Court judge

On November 4, 1981, Shabaz was nominated by President Ronald Reagan to a seat on the United States District Court for the Western District of Wisconsin vacated by James Edward Doyle. He was confirmed by the United States Senate on December 9, 1981, and received his commission on December 10, 1981. He served as chief judge from 1996 to 2001.

In 2009, Shabaz assumed senior judge status. He died on August 31, 2012.

Sources

• John C. Shabaz at the Biographical Directory of Federal Judges, a public domain publication of the Federal Judicial Center.
  • After Bio (Legal/Judicial office template)

Legal offices
Preceded by James E. Doyle	Judge of the United States District Court for the Western District of Wisconsin 1981–2009	Succeeded by James D. Peterson