George Arceneaux, Jr.

George Arceneaux, Jr. (May 17, 1928 – April 6, 1993) was a United States federal judge.

Born in New Orleans, Louisiana, Arceneaux was in the United States Army from 1951 to 1952, then received a B.A. from Louisiana State University in 1949 and a J.D. from American University, Washington College of Law in 1957. He was an administrative assistant to U.S. Senator Allen J. Ellender from 1952 to 1960, and was thereafter in private practice in Houma, Louisiana from 1960 to 1979.

On June 12, 1979, Arceneaux was nominated by President Jimmy Carter to a new seat on the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana created by 92 Stat. 1629. He was confirmed by the United States Senate on September 25, 1979, and received his commission the following day, serving until his death, in Houma.

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