Lawrence Lydick

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Lawrence Lydick
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Prior offices:
United States District Court for the Central District of California
Years in office: 1984 - 1995

Years in office: 1971 - 1984
Education
Bachelor's
Stanford University, 1938
Law
Stanford Law School, 1942
Personal
Birthplace
San Diego, CA


Lawrence Tupper Lydick (1916-1995) was a federal judge on the United States District Court for the Central District of California.

Lydick was nominated by President Richard Nixon on July 8, 1971, to a seat vacated by Thurmond Clarke; he was confirmed by the Senate on July 29, 1971, and received commission that same day. He assumed senior status on March 1, 1984. He served the Central District of California until his death on December 17, 1995. Lydick was succeeded in this position by James Ideman.

Early life and education

  • Stanford University, A.B., 1938
  • Stanford Law School, J.D., 1942

Professional career

  • Acting director, Disputes Division, Tenth Region, U.S. War Labor Board, 1942-1943
  • U.S. Naval Reserve Lieutenant, 1943-1946
  • Assistant to president/general counsel, U.S. Grant Export-Import, Ltd., Los Angeles, California, 1946-1948
  • Private practice, Los Angeles, California, 1948-1971

Judicial career

Central District of California

Lydick was nominated by President Richard Nixon on July 8, 1971, to a seat vacated by Thurmond Clarke;[1] he was confirmed by the Senate on July 29, 1971, and received commission that same day. He assumed senior status on March 1, 1984. He served the Central District of California until his death on December 17, 1995. Lydick was succeeded in this position by James Ideman.

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Political offices
Preceded by:
Thurmond Clarke
Central District of California
1971–1984
Seat #4
Succeeded by:
James Ideman