King, James Lawrence Born 1927 in Miami, FL Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida Nominated by Richard M. Nixon on October 7, 1970, to a new seat authorized by 84 Stat. 294. Confirmed by the Senate on October 13, 1970, and received commission on October 19, 1970. Served as chief judge, 1984-1991. Assumed senior status on December 20, 1992. Education: University of Florida, B.A.E., 1949 University of Florida College of Law, LL.B., 1953 Professional Career: U.S. Air Force, 1953-1955 Private practice, Miami, Florida, 1953-1964 Member, Florida Board of Regents, 1964 Judge, Circuit Court of Florida, Eleventh Judicial Circuit, 1964-1970 Associate justice, Florida Supreme Court, 1965 Associate justice, Florida District Court of Appeal, Third District, 1966-1967