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Lawson, Hugh
Born September 23, 1941, in Hawkinsville, GA
Died March 29, 2024
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Georgia
Nominated by William J. Clinton on August 10, 1995, to a seat vacated by Wilbur D. Owens, Jr. Confirmed by the Senate on December 22, 1995, and received commission on December 26, 1995. Served as chief judge, 2006-2008. Assumed senior status on December 31, 2008. Service terminated on March 29, 2024, due to death.
Education:
Emory University, B.A., 1963
Emory University School of Law, J.D., 1964
Professional Career:
Died March 29, 2024
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Georgia
Nominated by William J. Clinton on August 10, 1995, to a seat vacated by Wilbur D. Owens, Jr. Confirmed by the Senate on December 22, 1995, and received commission on December 26, 1995. Served as chief judge, 2006-2008. Assumed senior status on December 31, 2008. Service terminated on March 29, 2024, due to death.
Education:
Emory University, B.A., 1963
Emory University School of Law, J.D., 1964
Professional Career:
Private practice, Hawkinsville, Georgia, 1965-1979
Judge, Superior Court of Georgia, Oconee Judicial Circuit, 1979-1995