Lynn Higby

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Lynn Higby

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Prior offices
United States District Court for the Northern District of Florida

Education

Bachelor's

Emory University, 1960

Law

Emory University School of Law, 1962

Personal
Birthplace
Orlando, Fla.


Lynn Carlton Higby (1931-present) was a federal judge on the United States District Court for the Northern District of Florida.

Higby was nominated by President Jimmy Carter on June 14, 1979, to a new seat created by 92 Stat. 1629; he was confirmed by the Senate on October 4, 1979, and received commission the next day. He resigned on January 3, 1983. Higby was succeeded in this position by Clyde Roger Vinson.

Early life and education

  • Emory University, B.A., 1960
  • Emory University School of Law, LL.B., 1962

Professional career

  • Private practice, Atlanta, Georgia, 1962
  • U.S. Navy Reserve, 1962-1965
  • Private practice, Panama City, Florida, 1965-1979

Judicial career

Northern District of Florida

Higby was nominated by President Jimmy Carter on June 14, 1979, to a new seat created by 92 Stat. 1629; he was confirmed by the Senate on October 4, 1979, and received commission the next day.[1] He resigned on January 3, 1983. Higby was succeeded in this position by Clyde Roger Vinson.

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Political offices
Preceded by:
NA-New Seat
Northern District of Florida
1979–1983
Seat #3
Succeeded by:
Clyde Roger Vinson