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Benjamin F. Gibson
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| Senior Judge of the United States District Court for the Western District of Michigan | |
| In office July 13, 1996 – January 31, 1999 |
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| Chief Judge of the United States District Court for the Western District of Michigan | |
| In office 1991–1995 |
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| Preceded by | Douglas Woodruff Hillman |
| Succeeded by | Richard Alan Enslen |
| Judge of the United States District Court for the Western District of Michigan | |
| In office September 26, 1979 – July 13, 1996 |
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| Appointed by | Jimmy Carter |
| Preceded by | Seat established by 92 Stat. 1629 |
| Succeeded by | Seat abolished pursuant to 104 Stat. 5089 |
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| Born | July 13, 1931 Safford, Alabama |
| Died | January 13, 2021 (aged 89) Gulfport, Mississippi |
| Education | Wayne State University (BS) Detroit College of Law (JD) |
Benjamin F. Gibson (July 13, 1931 – January 13, 2021) was an important American judge. He worked for the United States government as a district judge in Michigan. He was known for his long career serving the public in the legal system.
Early Life and Education
Benjamin F. Gibson was born on July 13, 1931, in Safford, Alabama. He served in the United States Army from 1948 to 1950. After his military service, he went to college. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Wayne State University in 1955.
Later, he studied law and received his law degree, called a Juris Doctor, from Detroit College of Law in 1960. This school is now known as the Michigan State University College of Law.
Legal Career
After finishing law school, Gibson began his career in public service. From 1961 to 1963, he worked as an assistant state attorney general for Michigan. This means he helped the state's top lawyer.
Then, from 1963 to 1964, he was an assistant prosecutor for Ingham County, Michigan. A prosecutor is a lawyer who works for the government to bring legal cases against people accused of crimes.
From 1964 to 1979, Gibson worked as a private lawyer in Lansing, Michigan. He also taught law. He was a professor at Western Michigan University Cooley Law School in Lansing from 1979 to 1980.
Becoming a Federal Judge
On July 12, 1979, President Jimmy Carter chose Benjamin Gibson to become a federal judge. He was nominated for a new judge position in the United States District Court for the Western District of Michigan.
The United States Senate then had to approve his nomination. They confirmed him on September 25, 1979. He officially became a judge on September 26, 1979.
Serving as Chief Judge
Judge Gibson served as a judge for many years. From 1991 to 1995, he held the important role of Chief Judge for his court. The Chief Judge helps manage the court and its cases.
On July 13, 1996, Judge Gibson took on a new role called "senior status." This means he could work a reduced schedule. He continued to serve in this role until he retired from the bench on January 31, 1999.
Benjamin F. Gibson passed away on January 13, 2021.
