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Hastings, Alcee Lamar
Born September 5, 1936, in Altamonte Springs, FL
Died April 6, 2021
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida
Nominated by Jimmy Carter on August 28, 1979, to a new seat authorized by 92 Stat. 1629. Confirmed by the Senate on October 31, 1979, and received commission on November 2, 1979. Service terminated on October 20, 1989, due to impeachment and conviction.
Education:
Howard University School of Law
Fisk University, B.A., 1958
Florida A&M University College of Law, J.D., 1963
Professional Career:
Died April 6, 2021
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida
Nominated by Jimmy Carter on August 28, 1979, to a new seat authorized by 92 Stat. 1629. Confirmed by the Senate on October 31, 1979, and received commission on November 2, 1979. Service terminated on October 20, 1989, due to impeachment and conviction.
Education:
Howard University School of Law
Fisk University, B.A., 1958
Florida A&M University College of Law, J.D., 1963
Professional Career:
Private practice, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 1963-1977
Judge, Circuit Court of Florida, Broward County, 1977-1979
U.S. representative from Florida, 1993-2021