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Carter, Gene

Born November 1, 1935, in Milbridge, ME
Died November 17, 2021

Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the District of Maine
Nominated by Ronald Reagan on May 26, 1983, to a seat vacated by Edward T. Gignoux. Confirmed by the Senate on June 22, 1983, and received commission on June 23, 1983. Served as chief judge, 1989-1996. Assumed senior status on January 2, 2003. Service terminated on November 17, 2021, due to death.

Education:
University of Maine, B.A., 1958
New York University School of Law, LL.B., 1961

Professional Career:

Law clerk, Hon. J. Spencer Bell, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, 1961-1962
U.S. Army Reserve captain, JAG Corps, 1962-1968
Private practice, Bangor, Maine, 1965-1980
Associate justice, Maine Supreme Judicial Court, 1980-1983