Robert Lee Carter
1917–2012 · Careyville, FL
Judicial Service
| Court | Title | Appointed By | Commissioned | Termination |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York | Judge | Richard M. Nixon (Republican) | Jul 25, 1972 | Death, Jan 3, 2012 |
Education
- Lincoln University, Pennsylvania, A.B., 1937
- Howard University School of Law, LL.B., 1940
- Columbia Law School, LL.M., 1941
Professional Career
U.S. Army lieutenant, Air Corps, 1941-1944; NAACP, 1944-1968; legal assistant, 1944-1945; assistant special counsel, 1945-1956; general counsel, 1956-1968; Director, veteran affairs, American Veterans Committee, 1948-1949; Special assistant U.S. attorney, Southern District of New York, 1962; Fellow, Columbia University Urban Center, 1968-1969; Private practice, New York City, 1969-1972