Morison Buck Biographies of Hillsborough County Judges
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Frederic Jordan Woods, Jr.: His Death at 47 was a Surprise (1936-1983)
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A biography of Judge Frederic "Fred" Woods, Jr., who served on the Hillsborough County Court in the Traffic Division, and Florida's Thirteenth Circuit.
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Vincent Eugene Giglio (1934-2008)
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A biography of Judge Vincent Giglio who served in the Juvenile Division of Florida's Thirteenth Circuit.
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Roger Denis Flynn: A Sooner who Left his Judicial Footprints in Florida Later (1914-1972)
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A biography of Judge Roger Flynn who served on Florida's Thirteenth Circuit Court.
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Walter Norwood Burnside, Jr: Leaving a Rich Legacy in Politics, in Law and in Life (1927-1992)
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A biography of Judge Walter Burnside, Jr., who served in the Municipal Court in Tampa, before being elected to the Thirteenth Circuit Court in Hillsborough County.
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Woodie Andrew Liles (1922-1983): Onward and Upward after Turkey Creek to Genuine Leadership in Law and in Life
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A biography of Judge Woodie Liles who served in the Florida House of Representatives, on the Second District Court of Appeals for Florida, and ran for the Florida Supreme Court.
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Judson Clifford Cheatwood: Diligent, Fair-minded, Wise, and Good Natured Arbiter (1925-2007)
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A biography of Judge Judson Cheatwood who served on Florida's Thirteenth Circuit, as well as being Chief Judge for the Circuit Court.
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Thomas Alonzo Clark: Lawyer of the First Rank (1920-2005) and Papa Judge
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A biography of Judge Thomas Clark who served on the U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals and the U.S. Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals.
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Herboth S. (Harry) Ryder (1928-2003): Faithful Patrio Maestro of Make Believe Brilliant Jurist
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A biography of Judge Harry Ryder who served as the Judge of the Florida Court of Record in Escambia County, and the Florida Second District Court of Appeals where he was Chief Justice between 1984 and 1986.
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Robert James Simms: Standard Bearer for Family and Fairness (1947-2004)
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A biography of Judge Robert Simms who served on Florida's Thirteenth Circuit.
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Alexander Akerman, 1869-1948: Lover of Mankind with Lifelong Devotion to Law, As Well
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A biography of Judge Alexander Akerman who served as Referee in Bankruptcy for the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Georgia, and as a judge for the U.S. District Court for Florida's Middle District.
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Benjamin C. Sidwell: Confident, Capable, Quick-witted Individualist (1918-2000)
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A biography of Judge Ben Sidwell who served on Florida's Thirteenth Circuit in the Probate, Guardianship & Trust Division as well as the Juvenile Division.
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Ben Krentzman (1914-1998): Gentle in Spirit, Resolute in Robe
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A biography of Judge Ben Krentzman who served on the U.S. District Court's Florida Middle District as a judge and Chief Justice.
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Carl Clinton Durrance (1918-2002): No-Nonsense Judge with Uncommon Good Sense
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A biography of Judge Carl Durrance who served on Hillsborough County's Criminal Court of Record and took a case on women on juries to the U.S. Supreme Court (Hoyt v. Florida).
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Edward Francis Boardman: Judge Gregarious the First (1912-1990)
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A biography of Judge Edward Boardman who served as the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Florida and on Florida's Second District Court of Appeals.
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George E. Edgecomb: Judicial Pathfinder (1942-1976)
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A biography of Judge George Edgecomb, the first Black Judge for Hillsborough County.
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Harry Gordon McDonald (1910-1993): In Politics, in Law and in Life -- A Happy Warrior
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A biography of Judge Henry McDonald who served in the Florida House of Representatives and on Florida's Thirteenth Judicial Circuit.
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Harry Lee Coe, III (1932-2000): Sinistral au Naturel Athlete in the Judiciary (and Then Some)
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Content warning: This biography contains mentions of suicide. Digital Collections provides access to these materials to preserve the historical record, but we do not endorse the attitudes, prejudices, or behaviors found within them. If you are struggling with suicidal ideation, please call or text the suicide hotline at 988. A biography of Judge Harry Coe, III, who served on Hillsborough County's Juvenile Court, Hillsborough County's Criminal Court of Record, and Florida's Thirteenth Circuit.
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Henry Ozidel Wilson: A Chef's White Toque and a Judge's Black Robe (1910-1995)
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A biography of Judge Henry Wilson who served as the judge of the Civil Court of Record and then as Hillsborough County judge.
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James E. Lehan: Fertile Mind + Generous Heart + Subtle Wit = A Harvest of Life (1929-1993)
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A biography of Judge James Lehan who served on Florida's Second District Court of Appeals.
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James S. Moody: Lawyer, Lawmaker, Leading Judge (1914-2001)
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A biography of Judge James Moody who served as a member of the Florida House of Representatives and for Florida's Thirteenth Circuit.
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John D. Menas: Little Flower, Big Heart (1901-1974)
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A biography of Judge John Menas who served as Municipal Judge, and on Hillsborough County Court's Traffic Division.
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John Rutland Himes: The Man, the Judge
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A biography of Judge John Himes who served on the Hillsborough County Criminal Court of Record.
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Josephine Howard Stafford: First of her Gender (1921-1996)
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A biography of Judge Josephine Stafford who served on the Police Court (Municipal Court) for Hillsborough County.
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Judge Lexie Louge Parks: A Profile (1891-1975)
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A biography of Judge Lexie Parks who served on Florida's Thirteenth Circuit.
