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Thomas Emerson Scott Jr.
Former judge · U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida
Thomas Emerson Scott Jr. served on the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida. Appointed by Ronald Reagan and confirmed Jul 16, 1985. ABA rating: Well Qualified.
- Appointed by
- Ronald Reagan
- Confirmed
- Jul 16, 1985
- ABA rating
- Well Qualified
- Born
- 1948
Appointments
- Judge, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of FloridaRonald Reagan · Jul 16, 1985 – Oct 31, 1990
Education
- University of MiamiB.A., 1969
- University of Miami School of LawJ.D., 1972
- University of Virginia School of LawLL.M., 1989
Career
U.S. Army first lieutenant, 1969-; Private practice, Miami, Florida, 1972-1976, 1977-1979, 1990-; Private practice, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 1976-1977, 1984-1985; Judge, Circuit Court of Florida, Eleventh Judicial Circuit, 1980-1984; Instructor, University of Miami, 1984-1986
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