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Clyde Roger Vinson

U.S. District Court, Northern District of Florida
Biography

Born 1940 in Cadiz, KY

Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Florida
Nominated by Ronald Reagan on September 9, 1983, to a seat vacated by Lynn C. Higby. Confirmed by the Senate on October 4, 1983, and received commission on October 5, 1983. Served as chief judge, 1997-2004. Assumed senior status on March 31, 2005.

Education:
U.S. Naval Academy, B.S., 1962
Vanderbilt University Law School, J.D., 1971

Professional Career:
U.S. Navy lieutenant, 1962-1968
Private practice, Pensacola, Florida, 1971-1983

Professional Experience
Judge
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Florida
- Current
Served as chief judge, 1997-2004. Assumed senior status on March 31, 2005.
Attorney
Private practice, Pensacola, Florida
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lieutenant
U.S. Navy
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Education
Vanderbilt University
J.D. (1971)
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U.S. Naval Academy
B.S. (1962)
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Websites & Blogs
Website
United States District Court, Northern District of Florida
Website
Federal Judicial Center Biography
Contact & Map
Arnow Federal Building
100 North Palafox St.
Pensacola, FL 32502
Telephone: (850) 435-8444
Fax: (850) 435-8489