Charles Drummond Lawrence

Charles Drummond Lawrence (August 5, 1878 – February 12, 1975) was a judge for the United States Customs Court.

Biography

Early life and education

Lawrence was born on August 5, 1878, in North Yarmouth, Maine. He received a Bachelor of Laws degree in 1902 from New York Law School. He received a Master of Laws degree in 1905 from New York University.^[1]

Career

Lawrence served as a law clerk to the United States Board of General Appraisers from 1899 to 1903. He served as assistant counsel for the United States Department of the Treasury in New York City from 1903 to 1907. He served as assistant solicitor of customs for the United States Customs Bureau in New York City from 1907 to 1910. He served as special attorney of the Customs Division of the United States Department of Justice in New York City from 1910 to 1925. He served as assistant attorney general for customs of the Customs Division of the Justice Department in New York City from 1925 to 1934. He served as special assistant to the attorney general for the Customs Division of the Justice Department in New York City from 1934 to 1943.^[1]

Federal Judicial System

On February 1, 1943, President Franklin D. Roosevelt nominated Lawrence to serve as a Judge for the United States Customs Court, to the seat vacated by Frederick W. Dallinger. He was confirmed by the Senate on February 18, 1943, and received his commission on February 22, 1943. He took senior status on March 31, 1965, and served in that capacity until his death. He was succeeded on the court by Frederick Landis, Jr.^[1]

Death

Lawrence died on February 12, 1975, in New York City.^[1]

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