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Alexander Akerman

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Alexander Akerman
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Prior offices:
United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida
Years in office: 1939 - 1948

Years in office: 1929 - 1939
Personal
Birthplace
Elberton, GA

Alexander Akerman (1869-1948) was a federal judge on the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida.

He was nominated by President Calvin Coolidge on January 19, 1929 to a new seat created by 45 Stat. 1081. He was confirmed by the Senate on February 15, 1929, and received commission that same day. On October 8, 1939, he assumed senior status. He served until his death on August 21, 1948.

Education

Professional career

  • Private practice, Cartersville, Georgia, 1892-
  • Referee in Bankruptcy, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Georgia, 1898
  • Assistant U.S. attorney, Southern District of Georgia, 1901-1912
  • U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Georgia, 1912-1914
  • Private practice, Kissimmee, Florida, 1914-1920
  • Private practice, Orlando, Florida, 1920-1929

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