Earl J. Silbert
| Earl J. Silbert | |
|---|---|
| Born |
Earl J. Silbert March 8, 1936 Boston Massachusetts, USA |
| Alma mater | Harvard Law School |
| Occupation | Attorney; U.S. Attorney in Watergate Scandal |
| Political party | Democratic |
Earl J. Silbert (March 8, 1936) is a prominent American lawyer who served as United States Attorney for the District of Columbia from 1974 to 1979, and served, along with two other U.S. Attorneys, as the first prosecutor in the infamous Watergate scandal.[1]
Background
Silbert was born in Boston Massachusetts. He had two sisters. His father was also a lawyer and a member of Massachusetts House of Representatives (1921/22). He graduated, with honors, from Havard Law School in 1960.[2]
From 1960 he worked at the United States Department of Justice (Tax Division). From 1974 to 1979 he served as United States Attorney for the District of Columbia.[2]
Awards
In 2009, the Council for Court Excellence Justice Potter Stewart Award was presented to Sibert for his work to improve the judicial system, both as a United States Attorney and subsequently in private practice.[1]
References
- 1 2 "Earl J. Silbert". DLA Piper. Archived from the original on 2007-02-15. Retrieved 2007-02-15.
- 1 2 Wiliam F. Causey (Oral History Project). "Earl J. Silbert" (PDF). Historical Society of the District of Columbia Circuit. Retrieved 2014-09-22.