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George Carr

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George Carr
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Prior offices:
United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida
Years in office: 1977 - 1990
Education
Bachelor's
University of Florida, 1951
Law
University of Florida Law, 1954
Personal
Birthplace
Lakeland, FL


George Carter Carr (1929-1990) was a federal judge for the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida.

Carr was nominated by President Jimmy Carter on November 21, 1977, to a seat vacated by Charles Scott; he was confirmed by the Senate on December 15, 1977, and received commission the next day. He served as chief judge from 1989 until his death on January 26, 1990. Carr was succeeded in this position by Anne Conway.

Early life and education

  • University of Florida, B.S.B.A., 1951
  • University of Florida College of Law, LL.B., 1954

Professional career

  • Private practice, Florida, 1954-1978
  • Assistant county attorney, Board of County Commissioners, Polk County, Florida, 1959-1973
  • County attorney, Board of County Commissioners, Polk County, Florida, 1973-1978

Judicial nominations and appointments

Middle District of Florida

Carr was nominated by President Jimmy Carter on November 21, 1977, to a seat vacated by Charles Scott; he was confirmed by the Senate on December 15, 1977, and received commission the next day. He served as chief judge from 1989 until his death on January 26, 1990.[1] Carr was succeeded in this position by Anne Conway.

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Political offices
Preceded by:
Charles Scott
Middle District of Florida
1977–1990
Seat #5
Succeeded by:
Anne Conway