Background
Eaton, Joe Oscar was born on April 2, 1920 in Monticello, Florida, United States. Son of Robert Lewis and Mamie (Gireadeau) Eaton.
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Joe Oscar Eaton
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AB, Presbyterian College, 1941. Doctor of Laws (honorary), Presbyterian College, 1979. Bachelor of Laws, University Florida, 1948.
Career
Private practice law, Miami, Florida, 1948-1951, 55-59; assistant state attorney, Dade County, Florida, 1953; circuit judge, Miami, 1954-1955, 59-67; member, Florida Senate, 1956-1959; member of law firm, Eaton & Achor, Miami, 1955-1958; member of law firm, Sams, Anderson, Eaton & Alper, Miami, 1958-1959; judge, United States District Court (southern district) Florida, 1967-1983; chief judge, United States District Court (southern district) Florida, from 1983; now senior judge, United States District Court (southern district) Florida. Instructor law U. Miami College Law, 1954-1956.
Politics
The Church must be self-critical before it presumes to be critical of others.
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The family is encompassing a wider range of options than that of the two-generational unit of parents and children.
Membership
Served with United States Army Air Force, 1941-1945. Served with United States Air Force, 1951-1952. Member of Kiwanian.
