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Fawsett, Patricia C.
Born 1943 in Montreal, Canada
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida
Nominated by Ronald Reagan on April 9, 1986, to a seat vacated by John A. Reed, Jr. Confirmed by the Senate on June 6, 1986, and received commission on June 9, 1986. Served as chief judge, 2003-2008. Assumed senior status on August 25, 2008.
Education:
University of Florida, B.A., 1965
University of Florida, M.A.T., 1966
University of Florida College of Law (now Fredric G. Levin College of Law), J.D., 1973
Professional Career:
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida
Nominated by Ronald Reagan on April 9, 1986, to a seat vacated by John A. Reed, Jr. Confirmed by the Senate on June 6, 1986, and received commission on June 9, 1986. Served as chief judge, 2003-2008. Assumed senior status on August 25, 2008.
Education:
University of Florida, B.A., 1965
University of Florida, M.A.T., 1966
University of Florida College of Law (now Fredric G. Levin College of Law), J.D., 1973
Professional Career:
Private practice, Orlando, Florida, 1973-1986