Lawrence Hanford Johnson

Background

Johnson, Lawrence Hanford was born on May 30, 1926 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States. Son of Harry Stainbrook and Florence (Wagner) Johnson.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Economics, Coe College, 1949; Juris Doctor, University of Michigan, 1952.

Career

Associate, U.M Rose, Hobbs, New Mexico, 1953; partner, Rose & Johnson, Hobbs, 1954-1978; principal, Rose & Johnson, Hobbs, 1978-1984; district judge, New Mexico District Court 5th Judicial District, Hobbs, since 1985.

Achievements

• Lawrence Hanford Johnson has been listed as a reputable Judge by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Treasurer Lea County (New Mexico) Republican Party, 1956-1967, chairman, 1967-1971. Treasurer Republican Party New Mexico, 1971-1975, member State Center Committee, 1967-1985. Chairman Hobbs Public Library Board, 1965-1966, 73-74, 78-79, 87-88.

Trustee 1st Presbyterian church, Hobbs, 1968-1970, 72-74, 76-78, 80-82. Treasurer Hobbs Community Players, 1953-1967. Board directors S.W. Symphony, Hobbs, since 1984.

Member American Bar Association, New Mexico Bar Association, Lea County Bar Association (president 1970-1971), Am.Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Tau Kappa Epsilon, Delta Theta Phi.

Interests

• Avocations: model railroads, tennis.

Connections

Married Joyce Howard, November 21, 1962. 1 child, Regina Elise.

Father:

Harry Stainbrook Johnson

Mother:

Florence (Wagner) Johnson

Spouse:

Joyce Howard

child:

Regina Elise Johnson