Simon L. Adler Explained

Simon L. Adler
Office:Judge of the United States District Court for the Western District of New York
Term Start:May 19, 1927
Term End:May 23, 1934
Appointer:Calvin Coolidge
Predecessor:Seat established by 44 Stat. 1370
Successor:Harlan W. Rippey
State Assembly1:New York
District1:Monroe County, 2nd
Term Start1:January 1, 1911
Term End1:December 31, 1926
Predecessor1:James L. Whitley
Successor1:Harry J. McKay
Birth Name:Simon Louis Adler
Birth Date:30 August 1867
Birth Place:Seneca Falls, New York, U.S.
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.