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Carl E. Stewart
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| Chief Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit | |
| In office October 1, 2012 – September 30, 2019 |
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| Preceded by | Edith Jones |
| Succeeded by | Priscilla Richman |
| Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit | |
| Assumed office May 9, 1994 |
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| Appointed by | Bill Clinton |
| Preceded by | Seat established by 104 Stat. 5089 |
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| Born | January 2, 1950 Shreveport, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Education | Dillard University (BA) Loyola University New Orleans (JD) |
Carl Edmond Stewart, born on January 2, 1950, is a very important judge in the United States. He works for the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. This court helps decide if legal decisions made in lower courts were fair and correct. President Bill Clinton chose him to be a judge in 1994. Before that, he was a judge in Louisiana for many years.
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Early Life and Education
Carl Stewart was born in Shreveport, Louisiana. His mother worked as a maid, and his father was a postal worker. Growing up in the 1960s, Carl saw how the Civil Rights Movement changed society. He learned that the legal system could help make positive changes. This inspired him to become a lawyer and help people.
He went to Dillard University in New Orleans. He earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in 1971. Then, he studied law at Loyola University New Orleans College of Law. He received his law degree in 1974.
A Career in Law
After law school, Carl Stewart joined the U.S. Army. He worked as a defense attorney for soldiers. This means he helped soldiers who were accused of breaking rules. After leaving the Army, he worked at a private law firm.
In 1978, he joined the Louisiana Attorney General's office. A year later, he became an Assistant U.S. Attorney. In this role, he worked on many different kinds of cases. He helped make sure people followed the law. He received a special letter from the Justice Department for his work on a civil rights case.
In 1983, Stewart started his own law practice. He also taught law at Louisiana State University. In 1985, he was elected as a District Judge in Louisiana. Later, he was elected to the state's Second Circuit Court of Appeal.
Serving as a Federal Judge
Carl Stewart served as a state judge from 1985 to 1994. On January 27, 1994, President Bill Clinton nominated him. This meant President Clinton chose him to be a judge for the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. The United States Senate approved his nomination on May 6, 1994. He officially became a judge on May 9, 1994.
From 2012 to 2019, Judge Stewart held an even more important role. He served as the Chief Judge of the Fifth Circuit. This means he was the main leader of that court.
Family and Recognition
Carl Stewart has three children. His two brothers are also successful lawyers. One brother is a judge in the U.S. Navy. His other brother is a District Attorney. Carl Stewart is also a leader in his church, the Louisiana United Methodist Conference.
Awards and Honors
Judge Stewart has received many awards for his work and leadership. He has been honored by the Boy Scouts of America. He also received awards from the Carver Branch YMCA. The Louisiana Chapter of the Jaycees named him Louisiana Outstanding Young Man of the Year. He also won the Black Leader of the Year award.
See also
- List of African-American federal judges
- List of African-American jurists
- List of United States federal judges by longevity of service
