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Lawrence K. Karlton
Former judge · U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California
Lawrence K. Karlton served on the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California. Appointed by Jimmy Carter and confirmed Jul 23, 1979. ABA rating: Qualified.
- Appointed by
- Jimmy Carter
- Confirmed
- Jul 23, 1979
- ABA rating
- Qualified
- Born
- 1935
Appointments
- Judge, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of CaliforniaJimmy Carter · Jul 23, 1979 – Jul 11, 2015
Education
- Columbia Law SchoolJ.D., 1958
Career
U.S. Army, 1958-1960; Civilian legal officer, Sacramento [California] Army Depot, 1960-1962; Private practice, Sacramento, California, 1962-1976; Judge, Superior Court of California, County of Sacramento, 1976-1979
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