Career
He was an editor of the New Orleans Morning Post from 1835 to 1836, and a United States. Attorney for the Districts of Louisiana in 1837. On September 6, 1837, Lawrence was nominated by President Martin Van Buren to a jointly held seat on the United States District Court for the Western District of Louisiana and the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana vacated by Samuel H. Harper. Lawrence was confirmed by the United States Senate on September 12, 1837, and received his commission the same day.
He served until his death, in New Orleans, Louisiana.
