Alexander Atkinson Lawrence Jr.

For other people named Alexander Lawrence, see Alexander Lawrence (disambiguation).

Alexander Atkinson Lawrence Jr.
Senior Judge of the United States District Court for the Southern District of Georgia
In office August 2, 1978 – August 20, 1979
Chief Judge of the United States District Court for the Southern District of Georgia
In office 1970–1976
Preceded by	Office established
Succeeded by	Anthony Alaimo
Judge of the United States District Court for the Southern District of Georgia
In office July 25, 1968 – August 2, 1978
Appointed by	Lyndon B. Johnson
Preceded by	Francis Muir Scarlett
Succeeded by	Berry Avant Edenfield
Personal details
Born	Alexander Atkinson Lawrence Jr. (1906-12-28)December 28, 1906 Savannah, Georgia
Died	August 20, 1979(1979-08-20) (aged 72) Savannah, Georgia
Education	University of Georgia (A.B.) read law

Alexander Atkinson Lawrence Jr. (December 28, 1906 – August 20, 1979) was a United States district judge of the United States District Court for the Southern District of Georgia.

Education and career

Born in Savannah, Georgia, Lawrence received an Artium Baccalaureus degree from the University of Georgia in 1929 and read law to enter the bar in 1930. He was in private practice in Savannah from 1931 to 1968.

Federal judicial service

On July 17, 1968, Lawrence was nominated by President Lyndon B. Johnson to a seat on the United States District Court for the Southern District of Georgia vacated by Judge Francis Muir Scarlett. Lawrence was confirmed by the United States Senate on July 25, 1968, and received his commission the same day. He served as Chief Judge from 1970 to 1976, assuming senior status on August 2, 1978, and serving in that capacity until his death on August 20, 1979, in Savannah.

Sources

• Alexander Atkinson Lawrence Jr. at the Biographical Directory of Federal Judges, a publication of the Federal Judicial Center.