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Fitzpatrick, Duross
Born October 19, 1934, in Macon, GA
Died January 6, 2008, in Jeffersonville, GA
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Georgia
Nominated by Ronald Reagan on November 14, 1985, to a new seat authorized by 98 Stat. 333. Confirmed by the Senate on December 16, 1985, and received commission on December 17, 1985. Served as chief judge, 1995-2001. Assumed senior status on February 1, 2001. Service terminated on January 6, 2008, due to death.
Education:
University of Georgia, B.S.F., 1961
University of Georgia School of Law, LL.B., 1966
Professional Career:
Died January 6, 2008, in Jeffersonville, GA
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Georgia
Nominated by Ronald Reagan on November 14, 1985, to a new seat authorized by 98 Stat. 333. Confirmed by the Senate on December 16, 1985, and received commission on December 17, 1985. Served as chief judge, 1995-2001. Assumed senior status on February 1, 2001. Service terminated on January 6, 2008, due to death.
Education:
University of Georgia, B.S.F., 1961
University of Georgia School of Law, LL.B., 1966
Professional Career:
U.S. Marine Corps, 1954-1957
Private practice, Macon, Georgia, 1966-1967
Private practice, Cochran, Georgia, 1967-1986