Anthony Alaimo

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Anthony Alaimo

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Prior offices
United States District Court for the Southern District of Georgia

Education

Bachelor's

Ohio Northern University, 1940

Law

Emory University School of Law, 1948


Anthony A. Alaimo was an Article III federal judge for the United States District Court for the Southern District of Georgia. He joined the court in 1971 after being nominated by President Richard Nixon. Aliamo served as chief judge from 1976 to 1990 and as a judge on senior status from 1991 until his death on December 30, 2009.[1]

Early life and education

Aliamo graduated from Ohio Northern University with his bachelor's degree in 1940 and also graduated from Emory University School of Law with his J.D. in 1948.[1]

Military service

Alaimo served as a U.S. Army Air Corps Second Lieutenant Pilot on active duty from 1941 to 1945.[1]

Professional career

Aliamo was a private practice attorney licensed in Georgia from 1948 to 1971.[1]

Federal judicial career

Aliamo was nominated by President Richard Nixon on November 29, 1971, to a new seat created by 84 Stat. 294. Aliamo was confirmed by the Senate on December 2, 1971, and received commission on December 9, 1971. Aliamo served as the chief judge of the Southern District of Georgia from 1976 to 1990 before assuming senior status on July 1, 1991. He served in this capacity until his death on December 30, 2009.[1] Alaimo was succeeded in this position by Judge William Moore.

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Political offices
Preceded by:
NA-New Seat
Southern District of Georgia
1971–1991
Seat #2
Succeeded by:
William Moore