Background
Keech, Richmond B. was born on November 28, 1896 in Washington, District of Columbia, United States. Son of Leigh R. and Anne L. (Contee) Keech.
Keech, Richmond B. was born on November 28, 1896 in Washington, District of Columbia, United States. Son of Leigh R. and Anne L. (Contee) Keech.
Bachelor of Laws, Georgetown University, 1922; Master of Laws, Georgetown University, 1923.
Born in Washington, District of Columbia, Keech received a Bachelor of Laws from Georgetown University Law School in 1922 and an Master of Laws from Georgetown University Law School in 1923. United States. Navy, Transport Service, World War I. He was in private practice in Washington, District of Columbia from 1922 to 1925. He was an Assistant corporation counsel, Washington, District of Columbia from 1925 to 1930.
He was a Professor of law, National University in 1930.
He was a People"s counsel of the District of Columbia, Washington, District of Columbia from 1930 to 1934. He was a Law member and vice chairman, Public Utilities Commission from 1934 to 1940.
He was a Corporation counsel, Washington, District of Columbia from 1940 to 1945. He was an Administrative assistant to President Harry South. Truman from 1945 to 1946.
Judge of the United States District Court for the District of Columbia, Keech received a recess appointment from Harry South. Truman on October 14, 1946, to a seat vacated by Jesse C. Adkins.
Formally nominated on January 8, 1947. He was confirmed by the United States Senate on January 22, 1947, and received his commission on January 24, 1947. He served as chief judge from 1966-1966.
He assumed senior status on November 1, 1966.
Keech served in that capacity until his death.
Served in transportation service United States Navy, World War I. Captain J.A.G. Reserve. Member Bar Association District of Columbia, American Legion, Barristers, Masters of Foxhounds Association American, Phi Alpha Delta.
Clubs: Rotary (Washington), Lawyers (Washington), National Press (Washington), Potomac Hunt (Washington), Lawyers (Washington), Metropolitan (Washington). Chevy Chase (Maryland). American Foxhound, Virginia Foxhound.
Married Alice Cashell Berry, September 24, 1957.