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Alexander Atkinson Lawrence Jr.

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Alexander Atkinson Lawrence Jr.
Senior Judge of the United States District Court for the Southern District of Georgia
In office
August 2, 1978 – August 20, 1979
Chief Judge of the United States District Court for the Southern District of Georgia
In office
1970–1976
Preceded byOffice established
Succeeded byAnthony Alaimo
Judge of the United States District Court for the Southern District of Georgia
In office
July 25, 1968 – August 2, 1978
Appointed byLyndon B. Johnson
Preceded byFrancis Muir Scarlett
Succeeded byBerry Avant Edenfield
Personal details
Born
Alexander Atkinson Lawrence Jr.

(1906-12-28)December 28, 1906
Savannah, Georgia
DiedAugust 20, 1979(1979-08-20) (aged 72)
Savannah, Georgia
EducationUniversity of Georgia (A.B.)
read law

Alexander Atkinson Lawrence Jr. (December 28, 1906 – August 20, 1979) was a United States district judge of the United States District Court for the Southern District of Georgia.

Education and career

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Born in Savannah, Georgia, Lawrence received an Artium Baccalaureus degree from the University of Georgia in 1929 and read law to enter the bar in 1930. He was in private practice in Savannah from 1931 to 1968.[1]

Federal judicial service

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On July 17, 1968, Lawrence was nominated by President Lyndon B. Johnson to a seat on the United States District Court for the Southern District of Georgia vacated by Judge Francis Muir Scarlett. Lawrence was confirmed by the United States Senate on July 25, 1968, and received his commission the same day. He served as Chief Judge from 1970 to 1976, assuming senior status on August 2, 1978, and serving in that capacity until his death on August 20, 1979, in Savannah.[1]

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Legal offices
Preceded by Judge of the United States District Court for the Southern District of Georgia
1968–1978
Succeeded by
Preceded by
Office established
Chief Judge of the United States District Court for the Southern District of Georgia
1970–1976
Succeeded by