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Richard Freeman

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Richard Freeman
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Nonpartisan
Prior offices:
United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia
Years in office: 1991 - 1999

Years in office: 1971 - 1991
Education
Bachelor's
Emory University, 1950
Law
Emory University School of Law, 1952
Personal
Birthplace
Atlanta, GA


Richard Cameron Freeman (1926-1999) was a federal judge on the United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia.

Freeman was nominated by President Richard Nixon on March 3, 1971, to a new seat created by 84 Stat. 294; he was confirmed by the Senate on April 21, 1971, and received commission two days later. He assumed senior status on December 31, 1991, and served in that capacity until his death on August 22, 1999. Freeman was succeeded in this position by Clarence Cooper.

Early life and education

  • Emory University, A.B., 1950
  • Emory University School of Law, LL.B., 1952

Professional career

  • U.S. Army Private, 1945-1946
  • Claims manager, Life Insurance Company of Georgia, Atlanta, Georgia, 1951-1954
  • Private practice, Atlanta, Georgia, 1952-1971
  • Member, Board of Aldermen, City of Atlanta, Georgia, 1962-197

Judicial career

Northern District of Georgia

Freeman was nominated by President Richard Nixon on March 3, 1971, to a new seat created by 84 Stat. 294;[1] he was confirmed by the Senate on April 21, 1971, and received commission two days later. He assumed senior status on December 31, 1991, and served in that capacity until his death on August 22, 1999. Freeman was succeeded in this position by Clarence Cooper.

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Political offices
Preceded by:
NA-New Seat
Northern District of Georgia
1971–1991
Seat #6
Succeeded by:
Clarence Cooper