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Richard A. Lazzara

Senior judge · U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida

Richard A. Lazzara serves on the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida. Appointed by William J. Clinton and confirmed Sep 26, 1997. ABA rating: Well Qualified.

Appointed by
William J. Clinton
Confirmed
Sep 26, 1997
ABA rating
Well Qualified
Born
1945

Appointments

  • Judge, U.S. District Court for the Middle District of FloridaWilliam J. Clinton · Sep 26, 1997

Education

  • Loyola University New OrleansB.A., 1967
  • University of Florida College of Law (now Fredric G. Levin College of Law)J.D., 1970

Career

Law clerk, Hillsborough County [Florida] Solicitor's Office, 1970; Assistant county solicitor, Hillsborough County, Florida, 1970-1972; Assistant state attorney, Hillsborough County, Florida, 1973; Private practice, Tampa, Florida, 1974-1986; Judge, Hillsborough County [Florida] Court, 1987; Judge, Circuit Court of Florida, Thirteenth Judicial Circuit, 1988-1993; Judge, Florida District Court of Appeal, Second District, 1993-1997

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