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Vinson, Clyde Roger
Born February 19, 1940, in Cadiz, KY
Died April 1, 2023
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Florida
Nominated by Ronald Reagan on September 9, 1983, to a seat vacated by Lynn C. Higby. Confirmed by the Senate on October 4, 1983, and received commission on October 5, 1983. Served as chief judge, 1997-2004. Assumed senior status on March 31, 2005. Service terminated on April 1, 2023, due to death.
Other Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court, 2006-2013
Education:
U.S. Naval Academy, B.S., 1962
Vanderbilt University Law School, J.D., 1971
Professional Career:
Died April 1, 2023
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Florida
Nominated by Ronald Reagan on September 9, 1983, to a seat vacated by Lynn C. Higby. Confirmed by the Senate on October 4, 1983, and received commission on October 5, 1983. Served as chief judge, 1997-2004. Assumed senior status on March 31, 2005. Service terminated on April 1, 2023, due to death.
Other Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court, 2006-2013
Education:
U.S. Naval Academy, B.S., 1962
Vanderbilt University Law School, J.D., 1971
Professional Career:
U.S. Navy lieutenant, 1962-1968
Private practice, Pensacola, Florida, 1971-1983