Background
Garvin, Edwin Louis was born on October 25, 1877 in Brooklyn. Son of Oliver Chauncey and Caroline (Selover) Garvin.
Garvin, Edwin Louis was born on October 25, 1877 in Brooklyn. Son of Oliver Chauncey and Caroline (Selover) Garvin.
He graduated Bachelor of Arts from New York University in 1897 and Bachelor of Laws from New York University School of Law in 1899.
Admitted to New York bar, 1899. Member Garvin & Young (William A.), 1902-1915. Justice Court Special Sessions, City New York, by appointment Mayor Mitchel, 1915-1918 (resigned).
Judge The United States of America District Court, Eastern District New York, by appointment President Wilson, April 2, 1918.
Also appointed by President Wilson member District Draft Exemption Board for City New York, and served as secretary, 1917-January 1918. Resigned from bench, November 1925.
Formerly member Lewis, Garvin & Kelsey. County judge King’s County, January 1, 1940-December 31, 1940, by appointment Governor Lehman.
Justice Supreme Court New York, 1941-1947.
Official referee Supreme Court, since January 1, 1948. Professor emeritus medical jurisprudence, Long Island Medical College.
Member council New York University. Member American, New York State, Brooklyn bar associations, Association Bar City New York, New York County Lawyers Association Delta Phi. Clubs: Psi Upsilon (ex-president), Lawyers (New York).
Married Ida Elizabeth Crane, November 22, 1904. Children: Mary Elizabeth (Mistress Henry Ehlers, Junior.