History of the Federal Judiciary


  Biographical Directory of Federal Judges
Lawrence, Charles Drummond
Born August 5, 1878, in North Yarmouth, ME
Died February 12, 1975, in New York, NY

Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. Customs Court
Nominated by Franklin D. Roosevelt on February 1, 1943, to a seat vacated by Frederick W. Dallinger. Confirmed by the Senate on February 18, 1943, and received commission on February 22, 1943. Assumed senior status on March 31, 1965. Service terminated on February 12, 1975, due to death.

Education:
New York Law School, LL.B., 1902
New York University, LL.M., 1905

Professional Career:
Law clerk, Board of General Appraisers, 1899-1903
Assistant counsel, U.S. Department of Treasury, New York City, 1903-1907
Assistant solicitor of customs, U.S. Customs Bureau, New York City, 1907-1910
Special attorney, Customs Division, U.S. Department of Justice, New York City, 1910-1925
Assistant attorney general for customs, Customs Division, U.S. Department of Justice, New York City, 1925-1934
Special assistant to the attorney general, Customs Division, U.S. Department of Justice, New York City, 1934-1943

 

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