Felix Frankfurter

Felix Frankfurter is identified by his judicial office and the span of his service on the United States Supreme Court. Appointed by Franklin D. Roosevelt, he served as an associate justice from 1939 to 1962, placing his tenure across more than two decades of the Court’s history.

Identity and Career

Frankfurter’s biographical dates are 1882–1965. His recorded public role is that of an associate justice of the United States Supreme Court, an office he held from 1939 until 1962.

Appointment and Service

Frankfurter’s appointment came from Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1939. His service continued until 1962, ending three years before his death. The account supplies no further detail about his judicial opinions or personal life.