George Howard

George Howard, Jr. (1924-2007) was a federal judge on the Eastern and Western Districts of Arkansas.

Howard was nominated to both courts simultaneously by President Jimmy Carter on June 2, 1980, to seats vacated by Richard Arnold; he was confirmed by the Senate on September 29, 1980, and received commission the next day. He served both courts until December 1, 1990, at which time his seat on the Western District was reassigned. He continued serving on the Eastern District until his death on April 21, 2007. Howard was succeeded in this position by Brian Miller.

Early life and education

• University of Arkansas, B.S., 1954
• University of Arkansas School of Law, J.D., 1954

Professional career

• U.S. Navy, 1943-1946
• Private practice, Pine Bluff, Arkansas, 1954-1977, 1979
• Chairman, Arkansas State Claims Commission, 1969-1977
• Special Associate Justice, Arkansas Supreme Court, 1976
• Justice, Arkansas Supreme Court, 1977-1978
• Judge, Arkansas Court of Appeals, 1979-1980

Judicial nominations and appointments

Eastern District of Arkansas

Howard was nominated to both courts simultaneously by President Jimmy Carter on June 2, 1980, to seats vacated by Richard Arnold;^[1] he was confirmed by the Senate on September 29, 1980, and received commission the next day. He served both courts until December 1, 1990, at which time his seat on the Western District was reassigned. He continued serving on the Eastern District until his death on April 21, 2007. Howard was succeeded in this position by Brian Miller.

Western District of Arkansas

Howard was nominated by Jimmy Carter on June 2, 1980, to a seat vacated by Richard Arnold. He was confirmed by the Senate on September 29, 1980, and received commission on September 30, 1980. Service was terminated on December 1, 1990, due to assignment to another court.

External links

• Biography from the Federal Judicial Center.

Footnotes