Background
Vinson, C. Roger was born on February 19, 1940 in Cadiz, Kentucky, United States.
Vinson, C. Roger was born on February 19, 1940 in Cadiz, Kentucky, United States.
Bachelor of Science, United States Naval Academy, 1962; Juris Doctor, Vanderbilt University, 1971.
Commissioned ensign, United States Navy, 1962; advanced through grades to Lieutenant, United States Navy, 1963; naval aviator, United States Navy, until 1968; resigned, United States Navy, 1968; associate to partner, Beggs & Lane, Pensacola, Florida, 1971-1983; judge, United States District Court (northern district) Florida, Pensacola, 1983-1997; chief judge, United States District Court (northern district) Florida, Pensacola, since 1997. Member Judicial Conference Advisory Committee on Civil Rules, since 1993. Member 11th Circuit Pattern Instruction Committee.