Lynn Carlton Higby

Who was Lynn Carlton Higby?

Lynn Carlton Higby was a United States federal judge.

Born in Orlando, Florida, Higby received a B.A. from Emory University in 1960 and an LL.B. from Emory University School of Law in 1962. He was in private practice in Atlanta, Georgia in 1962, and was them in United States Navy Reserve from 1962 to 1965, returning to private practice in Panama City, Florida from 1965 to 1979.

On June 14, 1979, Higby was nominated by President Jimmy Carter to a new seat on the United States District Court for the Northern District of Florida created by 92 Stat. 1629. He was confirmed by the United States Senate on October 4, 1979, and received his commission on October 5, 1979. Higby served in that capacity until his resignation from the bench on January 3, 1983. Higby died in Pensacola, Florida.