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Eugene Spellman

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Eugene Spellman
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Prior offices:
United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida
Years in office: 1979 - 1991
Education
Bachelor's
University of Florida, 1953
Law
University of Florida College of Law, 1955
Personal
Birthplace
New York, NY


Eugene P. Spellman (1930-1991) was a federal judge on the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida.

Spellman was nominated by President Jimmy Carter on July 21, 1979, to a new seat created by 92 Stat. 1629; he was confirmed by the Senate on October 4, 1979, and received commission the next day. He served until his death on May 4, 1991. Spellman was succeeded in this position by Kevin M. Moore.

Early life and education

  • University of Florida, B.A., 1953
  • University of Florida College of Law, LL.B., 1955

Professional career

  • Private practice, Florida, 1956-1957
  • Research assistant to chief judge, Third District Court of Appeals, State of Florida, 1957-1958
  • Assistant attorney general, Criminal Appeals Division, Tallahassee, Florida, 1958-1959
  • Assistant state attorney, Dade County, Florida, 1959-1961
  • Private practice, Florida, 1961-1979

Judicial nominations and appointments

Southern District of Florida

Spellman was nominated by President Jimmy Carter on July 21, 1979, to a new seat created by 92 Stat. 1629;[1] he was confirmed by the Senate on October 4, 1979, and received commission the next day. He served until his death on May 4, 1991. Spellman was succeeded in this position by Kevin M. Moore (Florida).

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Political offices
Preceded by:
NA-New Seat
Southern District of Florida
1979–1991
Seat #11
Succeeded by:
Kevin M. Moore (Florida)