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Gregory Wright Carman
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| Senior Judge of the United States Court of International Trade | |
| In office September 15, 2014 – April 5, 2020 |
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| Chief Judge of the United States Court of International Trade | |
| In office October 31, 1996 – November 1, 2003 |
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| Preceded by | Dominick L. DiCarlo |
| Succeeded by | Jane A. Restani |
| Judge of the United States Court of International Trade | |
| In office March 2, 1983 – September 15, 2014 |
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| Appointed by | Ronald Reagan |
| Preceded by | Scovel Richardson |
| Succeeded by | Jennifer Choe Groves |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 3rd district |
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| In office January 3, 1981 – January 3, 1983 |
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| Preceded by | Jerome Ambro |
| Succeeded by | Robert J. Mrazek |
| Member of the Oyster Bay Town Board | |
| In office 1972–1981 |
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Gregory Wright Carman
January 31, 1937 Farmingdale, New York |
| Died | April 5, 2020 (aged 83) Melville, New York |
| Resting place | Powell Cemetery, Farmingdale, New York |
| Political party | Republican |
| Education | St. Lawrence University (BA) St. John's University School of Law (JD) |
| Occupation | Attorney |
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| Branch/service | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1958–1964 |
| Rank | Captain |
| Unit | J.A.G. Corps |
Gregory Wright Carman (born January 31, 1937 – died April 5, 2020) was an important American judge. He served as a federal judge on the United States Court of International Trade. Before that, he was a member of the United States House of Representatives for New York. He belonged to the Republican Party.
Early Life and Education
Gregory Carman was born in Farmingdale, New York, on January 31, 1937. He went to St. Lawrence University and earned a bachelor's degree in 1958. Later, he studied law at St. John's University School of Law, getting his law degree in 1962.
After law school, Carman joined the U.S. Army JAG Corps. This is where lawyers work for the military. He served in the Army from 1958 to 1964. After his military service, he worked as a private lawyer in Farmingdale, New York, from 1961 to 1983. He also served on the Town Board of Oyster Bay, New York, from 1972 to 1981.
Serving in Congress
In 1980, Gregory Carman was elected to the United States House of Representatives. This is one of the two parts of the U.S. Congress. He represented New York's 3rd congressional district. He served one term, from January 3, 1981, to January 3, 1983. He decided not to run for re-election after that term.
Work as a Judge
On January 31, 1983, President Ronald Reagan chose Gregory Carman to be a judge. He was nominated to serve on the United States Court of International Trade. This special court handles cases about international trade and customs laws. The Senate approved his nomination on March 2, 1983.
Judge Carman became the Chief Judge of this court in 1996. He held this important leadership role until 2003. He continued to serve as a judge until September 15, 2014, when he took on a "senior status." This means he worked a reduced schedule.
Later Life
Gregory Carman passed away in Melville, New York, on April 5, 2020.
