History of the Federal Judiciary


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Lenard, Joan A.
Born 1952 in Amityville, NY

Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida
Nominated by William J. Clinton on September 29, 1995, to a seat vacated by James Lawrence King. Confirmed by the Senate on December 22, 1995, and received commission on December 26, 1995.

Education:
Rockland Community College, A.A., 1972
Roger Williams College, B.A., 1973
Antioch School of Law, J.D., 1976

Professional Career:
Assistant state attorney, Eleventh Judicial Circuit, Florida, 1976-1982; chief, Consumer Fraud Division, 1978-1980; chief, Consumer and Economic Crime Division, 1980-1982
Judge, Dade County [Florida] Court, 1982-1993
Judge, Circuit Court of Florida, Family Division, Eleventh Judicial Circuit, 1993-1995

 

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