Hans-Joachim von Merkatz

Hans-Joachim von Merkatz
Merkatz on a 1961 CDU election poster
German Federal Minister of Justice
In office 1956–1957
Preceded by	Fritz Neumayer
Succeeded by	Fritz Schäffer
Member of the Bundestag
In office 7 September 1949 – 19 October 1969
Personal details
Born	(1905-07-07)7 July 1905 Stargard, Province of Pomerania
Died	25 February 1982(1982-02-25) (aged 76) Bonn, Germany
Nationality	Germany
Political party	German Party Christian Democratic Union
Alma mater	University of Jena
Profession	Lawyer, politician

Hans-Joachim von Merkatz (7 July 1905 – 25 February 1982) was a German politician. He was Federal Minister of Justice from 1956 to 1957. He was a member of the Bundestag from 1949 to 1961. He was a member of the German Party before joining the Christian Democrats in 1960.