Hugh Lawson

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Hugh Lawson is an Article III federal judge for the United States District Court for the Middle District of Georgia. He joined the court in 1995 after being nominated by President Bill Clinton. Lawson served the court as chief judge from 2006-2008 and assumed senior status on December 31, 2008. Lawson's service ended on March 29, 2024, upon his death.^[1]

Early life and education

Judge Lawson graduated from Emory University with his bachelor's degree in 1963 and later graduated from the Emory University School of Law with his J.D. Degree in 1964.^[1]

Professional career

Lawson was a private practice attorney licensed in the State of Georgia from 1965 to 1979 before becoming a superior court judge in the Oconee Judicial Circuit Superior Court of Georgia from 1979 to 1995.^[1]

Judicial career

Middle District of Georgia

On the recommendation of U.S. Senator Sam Nunn, Lawson was nominated by President Bill Clinton on August 10, 1995 to a seat vacated by Wilbur Owens, Jr. which assumed senior status. Lawson was confirmed by the U.S. Senate on December 22, 1995 on a majority voice vote and received commission on December 26, 1995.^[1]

Judge Lawson served as the chief judge of the Middle District of Georgia from 2006 to 2008 before assuming senior status on December 31, 2008. He was succeeded in this position by Marc Thomas Treadwell. Lawson's service ended on March 29, 2024, upon his death.^[1]

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Footnotes

↑ ^1.0 ^1.1 ^1.2 ^1.3 ^1.4 Judge Lawson's Biography from the Federal Judicial Center

Political offices
Preceded by -	United States District Court for the Middle District of Georgia 2008-2024	Succeeded by -
Preceded by Wilbur Owens	United States District Court for the Middle District of Georgia 1995-2008	Succeeded by -