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Fulton, Charles Britton
Born May 12, 1910, in Fallon, NV
Died May 15, 1996, in West Palm Beach, FL
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida
Nominated by John F. Kennedy on April 4, 1963, to a new seat authorized by 75 Stat. 80. Confirmed by the Senate on April 24, 1963, and received commission on April 26, 1963. Served as chief judge, 1966-1977. Assumed senior status on June 30, 1978. Service terminated on May 15, 1996, due to death.
Education:
University of Florida College of Law (now Fredric G. Levin College of Law), LL.B., 1935
Professional Career:
Died May 15, 1996, in West Palm Beach, FL
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida
Nominated by John F. Kennedy on April 4, 1963, to a new seat authorized by 75 Stat. 80. Confirmed by the Senate on April 24, 1963, and received commission on April 26, 1963. Served as chief judge, 1966-1977. Assumed senior status on June 30, 1978. Service terminated on May 15, 1996, due to death.
Education:
University of Florida College of Law (now Fredric G. Levin College of Law), LL.B., 1935
Professional Career:
Private practice, West Palm Beach, Florida, 1935-1963
Assistant attorney general, State of Florida, 1942
U.S. Naval Reserve, 1942-1946
General counsel, Board of Commissioners of the Port of Palm Beach [Florida] District, 1950-1963
President/chairman/general counsel, Home Federal Savings and Loan Association of Palm Beach, Florida 1958-1963