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Edenfield, Berry Avant
Born August 2, 1934, in Bulloch County, GA
Died May 9, 2015, in Savannah, GA
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Georgia
Nominated by Jimmy Carter on September 27, 1978, to a seat vacated by Alexander A. Lawrence. Confirmed by the Senate on October 10, 1978, and received commission on October 11, 1978. Served as chief judge, 1990-1997. Assumed senior status on August 2, 2006. Service terminated on May 9, 2015, due to death.
Education:
University of Georgia, B.B.A., 1956
University of Georgia School of Law, LL.B., 1958
Professional Career:
Died May 9, 2015, in Savannah, GA
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Georgia
Nominated by Jimmy Carter on September 27, 1978, to a seat vacated by Alexander A. Lawrence. Confirmed by the Senate on October 10, 1978, and received commission on October 11, 1978. Served as chief judge, 1990-1997. Assumed senior status on August 2, 2006. Service terminated on May 9, 2015, due to death.
Education:
University of Georgia, B.B.A., 1956
University of Georgia School of Law, LL.B., 1958
Professional Career:
Georgia Army National Guard, 1957-1963
Private practice, Statesboro, Georgia, 1958-1978
State senator, Georgia, 1965-1966