Lawrence Karlton
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Lawrence Karlton is a federal judge for the United States District Court for the Eastern District of California. He joined the court in 1979 after being nominated by President Jimmy Carter. Karlton is serving on senior status.
Early Life and Education
Born in Brooklyn, New York, Karlton graduated from Columbia Law School with his Juris Doctor degree in 1958.[1]
Legal Career
Karlton served on active duty in the United States Army from 1958 to 1960. Karlton was a Civilian Legal Officer for the Sacramento Army Depot from 1960 to 1962 before entering private practice in the State of California from 1962 to 1976. Karlton served as a Superior Court Judge in the Superior Court of California for Sacramento County from 1976 to 1979.[1]
Federal Judicial Career
On the recommendation of U.S. Senator Alan Cranston, Karlton was nominated to the United States District Court for the Eastern District of California by President Jimmy Carter on June 5, 1979 to a seat vacated by Thomas MacBride. Karlton was confirmed by the U.S. Senate on July 23, 1979 on a Senate vote and received commission on July 24, 1979.[1]
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Federal judges of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of California |
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| Active judges |
Chief: Ishii • Burrell • England • Mendez • O'Neill • Vacancy |
| Senior judges |
Coyle • Crocker • Damrell • Garcia • Karlton • Shubb • Wanger |
| Magistrate judges |
Hollows • Drozd • Moulds • Brennan • Mueller • Kellison • Austin • Beck • Snyder |
| Former judges |
Goldner • Halbert • Levi • MacBride • Price • Ramirez • Schwartz • Wilkins |
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