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Krentzman, Isaac Benjamin, Jr.

Born March 21, 1914, in Milton, FL
Died March 29, 1998, in Clearwater, FL

Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida
Nominated by Lyndon B. Johnson on May 24, 1967, to a seat vacated by J.M. Bryan Simpson. Confirmed by the Senate on June 12, 1967, and received commission on June 12, 1967. Served as chief judge, 1981-1982. Assumed senior status on November 15, 1982. Service terminated on March 29, 1998, due to death.

Education:
University of Florida, B.S., 1935
University of Florida College of Law (now Fredric G. Levin College of Law), J.D., 1938

Professional Career:

Private practice, Clearwater, Florida, 1938-1941, 1946-1967
U.S. Army lieutenant colonel, 1941-1946
Town attorney, Largo, Florida, 1946-1956
City attorney, Clearwater, Florida, 1949-1950, 1956-1958
Special counsel, Florida State Road Department, 1960-1963