Richard A. Lazzara
Appointed by President William J. Clinton in 1997 and confirmed by voice vote, Richard A. Lazzara is a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida. He earned a law degree from University of Florida College of Law (now Fredric G. Levin College of Law) in 1970. Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, September 26, 1997
- Appointed by
- William J. Clinton, 1997
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Education
- Loyola New Orleans 1967 · University of Florida College of Law (now Fredric G. Levin College of Law) 1970
- Succeeded
- John Henry Moore II
- Succeeded by
- Brian Jordan Davis
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Middle District of Florida · succeeded John Henry Moore II | Clinton (D) | voice |
A per-senator roll-call isn’t shown for this confirmation. The Senate’s recorded roll-call votes begin in 1989; many confirmations (especially before then, and most to the lower courts) were by voice vote or unanimous consent.
| Loyola University New Orleans | B.A. | 1967 |
| University of Florida College of Law (now Fredric G. Levin College of Law) | J.D. | 1970 |
28 years on the Middle District of Florida. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).