Bernard Joseph Leddy

Bernard Joseph Leddy (March 18, 1910 – January 9, 1972) was a United States district judge of the United States District Court for the District of Vermont.

Education and career Leddy was born in Underhill, Vermont on March 18, 1910, a son of John T. Leddy and Anna (Marlow) Leddy. Leddy was educated in the parochial schools of Underhill and Burlington, and was a 1927 graduate of Burlington's Cathedral High School. He received his Artium Baccalaureus degree from Saint Michael's College in 1931, and his Bachelor of Laws from Boston College Law School in 1934. In 1955, he was elected chair of the Saint Michael's College board of trustees. In 1956, he was elected chair of the Chittenden County Bar Association. Leddy was a civilian aide for the United States Secretary of the Army from 1962 to 1966.

Gubernatorial campaign Leddy was the 1958 Democratic nominee for Governor of Vermont.

Federal judicial service Leddy was nominated by President Lyndon B. Johnson on August 16, 1966, to the United States District Court for the District of Vermont, to a new seat created by 80 Stat. 75. He was confirmed by the United States Senate on August 25, 1966, and received his commission the same day. He served as Chief Judge from 1969 to 1972.

Family In 1939, Leddy married Johannah (Mahoney) Leddy. They were the parents of sons John T. and the Reverend James P., and three daughters, Ann, Johannah, and Mary. His daughter Johannah Leddy Donovan has served in the Vermont House of Representatives since 2001.

Honor A park in Burlington is named in Leddy's honor.