George C. Young facts for kids

Quick facts for kids George Cressler Young
Senior Judge of the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida
In office October 19, 1981 – April 24, 2015
Chief Judge of the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida
In office 1973–1981
Preceded by	William McRae
Succeeded by	Ben Krentzman
Judge of the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida
In office October 29, 1962 – October 19, 1981
Appointed by	operation of law
Preceded by	Seat established by 76 Stat. 247
Succeeded by	Elizabeth A. Kovachevich
Judge of the United States District Court for the Northern District of Florida Judge of the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida
In office September 18, 1961 – September 17, 1966
Appointed by	John F. Kennedy
Preceded by	George William Whitehurst
Succeeded by	Seat abolished
Personal details
Born	George Cressler Jung (1916-08-04)August 4, 1916 Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S.
Died	April 24, 2015(2015-04-24) (aged 98) Orlando, Florida, U.S.
Education	University of Florida (A.B.) Fredric G. Levin College of Law (LL.B.)

George Cressler Young (born Jung; August 4, 1916 – April 24, 2015) was an important American judge. He served as a federal judge in several different courts in Florida. He helped make sure laws were followed fairly for many years.

Early Life and Education

George Cressler Young was born on August 4, 1916, in Cincinnati, Ohio. He went to the University of Florida and earned two degrees. In 1938, he received an Artium Baccalaureus degree. Then, in 1940, he earned a Bachelor of Laws from the Fredric G. Levin College of Law at the same university.

Career Before Becoming a Judge

After finishing his studies, Young started working as a lawyer.

• He had his own law practice in Winter Haven, Florida, from 1941 to 1942.
• During World War II, he served in the United States Navy as a lieutenant from 1942 to 1946.
• After the war, he returned to private law practice in Miami, Florida, from 1947 to 1948.
• He also worked as an assistant for U.S. Representative and U.S. Senator George Smathers from 1948 to 1951.
• Before becoming a judge, he practiced law in Jacksonville, Florida, from 1951 to 1961.

Becoming a Federal Judge

In 1961, President John F. Kennedy chose George Young to become a federal judge. This means he would work for the United States government, not just for Florida.

Serving in Multiple Courts

• On September 18, 1961, he officially became a judge for two courts: the United States District Court for the Northern District of Florida and the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida.
• In 1962, he was also assigned to serve on a new court, the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida. This happened automatically because of a new law.
• By 1966, he focused only on the Middle District of Florida court.

Chief Judge and Senior Status

• From 1973 to 1981, Judge Young served as the Chief Judge of the Middle District of Florida. This means he was the main judge in charge of that court.
• In 1981, he took on a special role called senior status. This allowed him to work a reduced schedule while still helping the court.
• Judge Young continued to serve until his death on April 24, 2015, in Orlando, Florida. He dedicated many years of his life to the legal system.

See also

• List of United States federal judges by longevity of service

Sources

• George Cressler Young at the Biographical Directory of Federal Judges, a public domain publication of the Federal Judicial Center.