Federal Judicial Center Operational Status:
Due to a lapse in appropriations, the Federal Judicial Center (Center) has ceased all non-excepted activities until funding is restored.
The Center will post any changes in operational status on this web page. Please check back for updates.
You are here
Fulton, Charles Britton
Born May 12, 1910, in Fallon, NV
Died May 15, 1996, in West Palm Beach, FL
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida
Nominated by John F. Kennedy on April 4, 1963, to a new seat authorized by 75 Stat. 80. Confirmed by the Senate on April 24, 1963, and received commission on April 26, 1963. Served as chief judge, 1966-1977. Assumed senior status on June 30, 1978. Service terminated on May 15, 1996, due to death.
Education:
University of Florida College of Law (now Fredric G. Levin College of Law), LL.B., 1935
Professional Career:
Died May 15, 1996, in West Palm Beach, FL
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida
Nominated by John F. Kennedy on April 4, 1963, to a new seat authorized by 75 Stat. 80. Confirmed by the Senate on April 24, 1963, and received commission on April 26, 1963. Served as chief judge, 1966-1977. Assumed senior status on June 30, 1978. Service terminated on May 15, 1996, due to death.
Education:
University of Florida College of Law (now Fredric G. Levin College of Law), LL.B., 1935
Professional Career:
Private practice, West Palm Beach, Florida, 1935-1963
Assistant attorney general, State of Florida, 1942
U.S. Naval Reserve, 1942-1946
General counsel, Board of Commissioners of the Port of Palm Beach [Florida] District, 1950-1963
President/chairman/general counsel, Home Federal Savings and Loan Association of Palm Beach, Florida 1958-1963