Vincent L. Leibell (December 10, 1883 – September 22, 1968) was a United States federal judge.
Born in New York, New York, Leibell received an M.A. from St. Francis Xavier College in 1905 and an LL.B. from Fordham University School of Law in 1908. He was in private practice in New York City from 1909 to 1936.
On June 8, 1936, Leibell was nominated by President Franklin D. Roosevelt to a seat on the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York vacated by Francis A. Winslow. Leibell was confirmed by the United States Senate on June 16, 1936, and received his commission on June 20, 1936. He assumed senior status on January 1, 1954, serving in that capacity until his death in 1968, in New York, New York.
He was the grandfather of New York State Senator Vincent Leibell III (1946-).
Famous quotes containing the word vincent:
“Down, down, down into the darkness of the grave
Gently they go, the beautiful, the tender, the kind;
Quietly they go, the intelligent, the witty, the brave.
I know, But I do not approve. And I am not resigned.”
—Edna St. Vincent Millay (1892–1950)