Hastings, Alcee Lamar Born 1936 in Altamonte Springs, FL Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida Nominated by Jimmy Carter on August 28, 1979, to a new seat authorized by 92 Stat. 1629. Confirmed by the Senate on October 31, 1979, and received commission on November 2, 1979. Service terminated on October 20, 1989, due to impeachment and conviction. Education: Howard University Law School Fisk University, B.A., 1958 Florida A&M University, J.D., 1963 Professional Career: Private practice, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 1963-1977 Judge, Circuit Court of Florida, Broward County, 1977-1979 U.S. representative from Florida, 1993-