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Hon Hugh Lawson

U.S. District Court, Middle District of Georgia
  • Georgia
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Biography

Born 1941 in Hawkinsville, GA

Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court, Middle District of Georgia
Nominated by William J. Clinton on August 10, 1995, to a seat vacated by Wilbur D. Owens, Jr.. Confirmed by the Senate on December 22, 1995, and received commission on December 26, 1995. Served as chief judge, 2006-2008. Assumed senior status on December 31, 2008.

Education:
Emory University, B.A., 1963
Emory University School of Law, J.D., 1964

Professional Career:
Private practice, Hawkinsville, Georgia, 1965-1979
Judge, Superior Court of Georgia, Oconee Judicial Circuit, 1979-1995

Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Georgia
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Professional Experience
Judge
U.S. District Court, Middle District of Georgia
- Current
Served as chief judge, 2006-2008. Assumed senior status on December 31, 2008.
Judge
Superior Court of Georgia, Oconee Judicial Circuit
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Attorney
Private practice, Hawkinsville, Georgia
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Education
Emory University School of Law
J.D. (1964)
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Emory University
B.A. (1963)
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Professional Associations
Georgia State Bar
Member
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Websites & Blogs
Website
United States District Court, Middle District of Georgia
Website
Federal Judicial Center Biography
Contact & Map
Chambers of Judge Hugh Lawson
Post Office Box 838
MACON, GA 31202
Telephone: (478) 752-0725