Charles Henry Robb - Life and Career

Life and Career

Born in Guilford, Vermont, Robb read law, attained admission to the bar in 1892 and practiced in Bellows Falls, Vermont from 1894 to 1902.

A Republican, from 1897 to 1901 he served as Windham County State's Attorney. He then served as an attorney in the Internal Revenue Service.

While practicing law in Vermont Robb was also involved in business and banking, and was an incorporator and officer of the Bellows Falls Trust Company. He was also active in both the Vermont and American Bar Associations.

From 1903 to 1904 Robb was an Assistant Attorney General in the Post Office Department, where he investigated wrongdoing and prosecuted corrupt officials.

Robb served as Assistant U.S. Attorney General from 1904 to 1906.

On October 5, 1906, Robb received a recess appointment from President Theodore Roosevelt to a seat on the United States Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit vacated by Charles H. Duell. Formally nominated on December 3, 1906, Robb was confirmed by the United States Senate on December 11, 1906, and received his commission the same day. He assumed senior status on November 15, 1937, serving in that capacity until his death.

While serving on the bench Judge Robb was also a member of the faculty at the National University Law School (now George Washington University Law School).

Judge Robb died in Washington, D.C. on June 10, 1939.

His son Roger Robb also served as a Judge for the D.C. Court of Appeals.

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