Background
Carlson, Raymond Howard was born on June 19, 1951 in Evergreen Park, Illinois, United States. Son of Howard E. and Elizabeth J. (Lee) Carlson.
Carlson, Raymond Howard was born on June 19, 1951 in Evergreen Park, Illinois, United States. Son of Howard E. and Elizabeth J. (Lee) Carlson.
BSChE, Purdue University, 1973. Juris Doctor summa cum laude, Indiana University, 1981. Master of Laws, University Virginia, 1988.
Master of Arts in National Security and Strategy, United States Navy War College, 1997.
Commissioned ensign United States Navy, 1973, advanced through grades to Commander, 1990. With Navy Legal Office, Seattle, 1981-1984, Subic Bay, Philippines, 1988-1991, Naval Station, Rota, Spain, 1984-1988. Principal legal advisor to Commander Naval Base, Jacksonville, Florida, 1991-1995.
Professor joint military operations, international law Naval War College, Newport, Rhode Island, 1995-1997. Assistant state attorney Duval County Courthouse, Jacksonville, since 2000.
Member of Jacksonville Bar Association, Judge Advisers Association, Federal Bar Association.