Lazzara, Richard A. Born 1945 in Tampa, FL Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida Nominated by William J. Clinton on January 7, 1997, to a seat vacated by John H. Moore. Confirmed by the Senate on September 26, 1997, and received commission on September 29, 1997. Assumed senior status on December 17, 2011. Education: Loyola University New Orleans, B.A., 1967 University of Florida College of Law, J.D., 1970 Professional Career: Law clerk, Hillsborough County [Florida] Solicitor's Office, 1970 Assistant county solicitor, Hillsborough County, Florida, 1970-1972 Assistant state attorney, Hillsborough County, Florida, 1973 Private practice, Tampa, Florida, 1974-1986 Judge, Hillsborough County [Florida] Court, 1987 Judge, Circuit Court of Florida, Thirteenth Judicial Circuit, 1988-1993 Judge, Florida District Court of Appeal, Second District, 1993-1997