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Winston Arnow

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Winston Arnow
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Nonpartisan
Prior offices:
United States District Court for the Northern District of Florida
Years in office: 1981 - 1994

Years in office: 1967 - 1981
Education
Bachelor's
University of Florida, 1932
Law
University of Florida Law, 1933
Personal
Birthplace
Micanopy, FL


Winston Eugene Arnow (1911-1994) was a federal judge on the United States District Court for the Northern District of Florida.

Arnow was nominated by President Lyndon Johnson on November 29, 1967, to a new seat created by 80 Stat. 75; he was confirmed by the Senate on December 7, 1967, and received commission that same day. He served as chief judge from 1969 until he assumed senior status on March 14, 1981. He served until his death on November 28, 1994. Arnow was succeeded in this position by Maurice Paul.

Early life and education

  • University of Florida, B.B.A., 1932
  • University of Florida College of Law, J.D., 1933

Professional career

  • Private practice, Gainesville, Florida, 1933
  • Statistical position, Federal Emergency Relief Administration, Florida, 1933-1934
  • Law clerk, Florida Supreme Court, Tallahassee, Florida, 1934-1935
  • Private practice, Gainesville, Florida, 1935-1942
  • U.S. Army Major, JAG Corps, 1942-1946
  • Private practice, 1946-1967
  • Municipal judge, City of Gainesville, Florida, 1940-1942, 1946-1949

Judicial career

Northern District of Florida

Arnow was nominated by President Lyndon Johnson on November 29, 1967, to a new seat created by 80 Stat. 75; he was confirmed by the Senate on December 7, 1967, and received commission that same day. He served as chief judge from 1969 until he assumed senior status on March 14, 1981. He served until his death on November 28, 1994.[1] Arnow was succeeded in this position by Maurice Paul.

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Political offices
Preceded by:
NA-New Seat
Northern District of Florida
1967–1981
Seat #2T
Succeeded by:
Maurice Paul