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Parker, John Victor
Born October 14, 1928, in Baton Rouge, LA
Died July 14, 2014, in Baton Rouge, LA
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Louisiana
Nominated by Jimmy Carter on May 24, 1979, to a new seat authorized by 92 Stat. 1629. Confirmed by the Senate on September 25, 1979, and received commission on September 26, 1979. Served as chief judge, 1979-1998. Assumed senior status on October 31, 1998. Service terminated on July 14, 2014, due to death.
Education:
Louisiana State University, B.A., 1949
Louisiana State University Law School (now Paul M. Hebert Law Center), J.D., 1952
Professional Career:
Died July 14, 2014, in Baton Rouge, LA
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Louisiana
Nominated by Jimmy Carter on May 24, 1979, to a new seat authorized by 92 Stat. 1629. Confirmed by the Senate on September 25, 1979, and received commission on September 26, 1979. Served as chief judge, 1979-1998. Assumed senior status on October 31, 1998. Service terminated on July 14, 2014, due to death.
Education:
Louisiana State University, B.A., 1949
Louisiana State University Law School (now Paul M. Hebert Law Center), J.D., 1952
Professional Career:
U.S. Army, 1952-1954
U.S. Army Reserve, 1954-1964
Private practice, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 1954-1979
Assistant parish attorney, East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana, 1956-1966