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Lynn Carlton Higby

Former judge · U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Florida

Lynn Carlton Higby served on the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Florida. Appointed by Jimmy Carter and confirmed Oct 4, 1979. ABA rating: Well Qualified.

Appointed by
Jimmy Carter
Confirmed
Oct 4, 1979
ABA rating
Well Qualified
Born
1938

Appointments

  • Judge, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of FloridaJimmy Carter · Oct 4, 1979 – Jan 3, 1983

Education

  • Emory UniversityB.A., 1960
  • Emory University School of LawLL.B., 1962

Career

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

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