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Merryday, Steven Douglas
Born 1950 in Palatka, FL
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida
Nominated by George H.W. Bush on September 23, 1991, to a new seat authorized by 104 Stat. 5089. Confirmed by the Senate on February 6, 1992, and received commission on February 10, 1992. Served as chief judge, 2015-2020. Assumed senior status on August 31, 2025.
Education:
University of Florida, B.A., 1972
University of Florida College of Law (now Fredric G. Levin College of Law), J.D., 1975
Professional Career:
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida
Nominated by George H.W. Bush on September 23, 1991, to a new seat authorized by 104 Stat. 5089. Confirmed by the Senate on February 6, 1992, and received commission on February 10, 1992. Served as chief judge, 2015-2020. Assumed senior status on August 31, 2025.
Education:
University of Florida, B.A., 1972
University of Florida College of Law (now Fredric G. Levin College of Law), J.D., 1975
Professional Career:
Private practice, Tampa, Florida, 1975-1992