Charles Bolster (October 17, 1890 – May 12, 1957) was an American jurist who served as a United States Circuit Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit.
Early life and education
Born in South Boston, Massachusetts, Bolster received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Harvard College in 1912 and his Bachelor of Laws from Harvard Law School in 1916.Career
Bolster was in private practice in Boston, Massachusetts, from 1916 to 1947. He served as a special assistant to the Attorney General of the United States from 1927 to 1928. In 1947, he was appointed as an Associate Justice of the Massachusetts Superior Court, where he served until 1951.On September 25, 1951, President Harry S. Truman nominated Bolster to a seat on the United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit vacated by Judge John C. Mahoney. He was confirmed by the United States Senate on October 12, 1951, and received his commission on October 17, 1951. Bolster served on the federal bench until his death on May 12, 1957.