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William Julius Barker

William Julius Barker

Florida Southern District Court

Chief Judge — U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida

Born 1886 in Marietta, GA

Died 1968

FJC ID: 95

William Julius Barker (June 25, 1886 – April 13, 1968), frequently known as W. J. Barker, was an American lawyer and United States district judge of the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida.

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Gender
Male
Race
White

Prior employment

  1. Circuit Court of Florida, Highlands County
    Judge · 1925–1940
  2. Private practice, Jacksonville, Florida
    1916–1925

Appointments

  1. Florida Southern District Court
    U.S. District Court for the Southern District of FloridaChief Judge
    1940–1968 · Appointed by Franklin D. Roosevelt (Democratic)
    Term ended: Death

Education

  1. University of Florida College of Law (now Fredric G. Levin College of Law)
    LL.B. · 1916