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Judge James Lawrence King

Judge

District Court, S.D. Florida

James Lawrence King is a Judge on the District Court, S.D. Florida, serving since 1970. The appointment came from Richard Nixon in 1970. Education: B.A. from University of Florida; B.A. from University of Florida; J.D. from University of Florida. Earlier federal service: Superior Court of California, County of Mendocino, District Court of Appeal of Florida.

Court
District Court, S.D. Florida
Position
Judge
Appointed By
Richard Nixon
Active
1965 – present
Party
Republican
ABA Rating
Qualified (1970)

Education

  • B.A.University of Florida (1949)
  • B.A.University of Florida
  • J.D.University of Florida

Career History

  • JudgeDistrict Court, S.D. Florida (1970 – present) — appointed by Richard Nixon
  • JudgeSuperior Court of California, County of Mendocino (1989 – 1997)
  • Trial JudgeSuperior Court of California, County of Mendocino (1983 – 1989)
  • JudgeDistrict Court of Appeal of Florida (1966 – 1967)
  • Judge1965 – 1965
  • Associate justice1965 – present
  • Member1964 – present
  • Associate justice1966 – 1967
  • Judge1965 – 1965
  • Judge1964 – 1970
  • U.S. Air Force1953 – 1955
  • Private practice1953 – 1964

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About this profile

Biographical details on this page — court, position, appointing authority, service dates, education, and career history — are public record, sourced from the CourtListener judicial directory. They are not legal advice and do not predict how Judge King will decide any matter.