Alexander Lawrence

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Alexander Lawrence

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Prior offices
United States District Court for the Southern District of Georgia

Education

Bachelor's

University of Georgia, 1929

Law

Read law, 1930

Other

Cornell University

Personal
Birthplace
Savannah, Ga.


Alexander Atkinson Lawrence, Jr. (1906-1979) was a federal judge on the United States District Court for the Southern District of Georgia.

Lawrence was nominated by President Lyndon Johnson on July 17, 1968, to a seat vacated by Francis Scarlett; he was confirmed by the Senate on July 25, 1968, and received commission that same day. He served as chief judge from 1970-1976. He assumed senior status on August 2, 1978, and served in that capacity until his death on August 20, 1979. Lawrence was succeeded in this position by Berry Edenfield.

Early life and education

  • University of Georgia, A.B., 1929
  • Read law, 1930

Professional career

  • Private practice, Savannah, Georgia, 1931-1968

Judicial nominations and appointments

Southern District of Georgia

Lawrence was nominated by President Lyndon Johnson on July 17, 1968, to a seat vacated by Francis Scarlett;[1] he was confirmed by the Senate on July 25, 1968, and received commission that same day. He served as chief judge from 1970-1976. He assumed senior status on August 2, 1978, and served in that capacity until his death on August 20, 1979. Lawrence was succeeded in this position by Berry Edenfield.

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Political offices
Preceded by:
Francis Scarlett
Southern District of Georgia
1968–1978
Seat #1
Succeeded by:
Berry Edenfield