About J. Owen Forrester
Lived 1939 – 2014 (aged 75). J. Owen Forrester was an American lawyer and judge.
Federal judicial service
Forrester served as a United States magistrate judge for the Northern District of Georgia from 1976 to 1981. On November 24, 1981, he was nominated by President Ronald Reagan to a seat on the United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia vacated by Judge Newell Edenfield. Forrester was confirmed by the United States Senate on December 9, 1981, and received his commission the following day. He assumed senior status on April 27, 2004,
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Frequently asked questions
Who was J. Owen Forrester?
United States federal judge
When was J. Owen Forrester born?
J. Owen Forrester was born on 27 April 1939 in Columbus.
When did J. Owen Forrester die?
J. Owen Forrester died on 1 July 2014 in Atlanta.
What was J. Owen Forrester's occupation?
J. Owen Forrester was a lawyer and judge.
What nationality was J. Owen Forrester?
J. Owen Forrester was American.
Sources & further reading
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