Alexander Atkinson Lawrence, Jr.

Who was Alexander Atkinson Lawrence, Jr.?

Alexander Atkinson Lawrence, Jr. was a United States federal judge.

Born in Savannah, Georgia, Lawrence received an A.B. from the University of Georgia in 1929 and read law to enter the Bar in 1930. He was in private practice in Savannah from 1931 to 1968.

On July 17, 1968, Lawrence was nominated by President Lyndon B. Johnson to a seat on the United States District Court for the Southern District of Georgia vacated by Frank M. Scarlett. Lawrence was confirmed by the United States Senate on July 25, 1968, and received his commission the same day. He served as chief judge from 1970 to 1976, assuming senior status on August 2, 1978 and serving in that capacity until his death, in Savannah.