Ralph E. Erickson

Ralph E. Erickson (born October 3, 1928) is an American lawyer who served as the 11th Deputy Attorney General of the United States from 1972 to 1973.

Ralph E. Erickson
11th United States Deputy Attorney General
In office 1972–1973
President	Richard Nixon
Preceded by	Richard Kleindienst
Succeeded by	Joseph Tyree Sneed III
Personal details
Born	(1928-10-03) October 3, 1928 (age 96) Jamestown, New York, U.S.
Spouse	Janet Cass
Children	2
Alma mater	Cornell University (AB) Harvard University (JD)
Profession	Attorney

Biography

Erickson was born and raised in Frewsburg, NY. He attended Cornell University and graduated with his A.B. He later attended Harvard Law School, where he obtained his J.D.^[1] He was appointed the 11th Deputy Attorney General of the United States.