Albert J. Engel Jr.

Albert Joseph Engel Jr. (March 21, 1924 – April 5, 2013) was a United States circuit judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit.

Education and career

Engel was born in Lake City, Michigan,

Engel was nominated by President Nixon on December 5, 1973, to a seat on the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit vacated by Judge W. Wallace Kent. He was confirmed by the Senate on December 13, 1973, and received his commission on December 19, 1973. He took his oath of office and entered duty on January 4, 1974. He served as Chief Judge from April 1, 1988, to October 1, 1989. He assumed senior status on October 1, 1989. He closed his office on December 31, 2002, and took inactive senior status. His service terminated on April 5, 2013, due to his death in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Honor

The United States Courts Library in Grand Rapids was officially named the Albert J. Engel United States Courts Library on December 19, 2003.