History of the Federal Judiciary


  Biographical Directory of Federal Judges
Krentzman, Isaac Benjamin Jr.
Born March 21, 1914, in Milton, FL
Died March 29, 1998, in Clearwater, FL

Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida
Nominated by Lyndon B. Johnson on May 24, 1967, to a seat vacated by J.M. Bryan Simpson. Confirmed by the Senate on June 12, 1967, and received commission on June 12, 1967. Served as chief judge, 1981-1982. Assumed senior status on November 15, 1982. Service terminated on March 29, 1998, due to death.

Education:
University of Florida, B.S., 1935
University of Florida College of Law, J.D., 1938

Professional Career:
Private practice, Clearwater, Florida, 1938-1941, 1946-1967
U.S. Army lieutenant colonel, 1941-1946
Town attorney, Largo, Florida, 1946-1956
City attorney, Clearwater, Florida, 1949-1950, 1956-1958
Special counsel, Florida State Road Department, 1960-1963

 

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