Fred I. Parker

For those of a similar name, see Frederick Parker (disambiguation).
Fred Parker
Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit
In office
October 11, 1994  August 12, 2003
Appointed by Bill Clinton
Preceded by James Oakes
Succeeded by Peter Hall
Chief Judge of the United States District Court for the District of Vermont
In office
1991–1994
Preceded by Franklin Billings
Succeeded by John Murtha
Judge of the United States District Court for the District of Vermont
In office
August 7, 1990  August 25, 1994
Appointed by George H. W. Bush
Preceded by Albert Coffrin
Succeeded by William Sessions
Personal details
Born (1938-02-02)February 2, 1938
Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
Died August 13, 2003(2003-08-13) (aged 65)
Burlington, Vermont, U.S.
Alma mater University of Massachusetts, Amherst
Georgetown University

Fred I. Parker (February 2, 1938 August 12, 2003) was a federal judge in the United States.

Early life and education

A native of Boston, Parker attended the University of Massachusetts and Georgetown University Law Center. Parker worked briefly as a lawyer in Boston but then went into practice in Vermont, where he worked in private practice from 1966 to 1990 except for a term as Deputy Attorney General of Vermont from 1969 to 1972.

Federal judicial service

In 1990, President George H.W. Bush nominated Parker to serve as a judge of the United States District Court for the District of Vermont. Parker served as a District Judge from 1990 to 1994, including as Chief Judge from 1991 to 1994.

In 1994, President Bill Clinton promoted Parker to the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit, succeeding James L. Oakes. Parker served on the Second Circuit for nine years until his death in 2003.

Death

Parker died on August 12, 2003 in Burlington, Vermont. The Associated Press reported at that time that Parker had been undergoing a procedure to adjust a pacemaker.

Sources

Legal offices
Preceded by
Albert Coffrin
Judge of the United States District Court for the District of Vermont
1990–1994
Succeeded by
William Sessions
Preceded by
Franklin Billings
Chief Judge of the United States District Court for the District of Vermont
1991–1994
Succeeded by
John Murtha
Preceded by
James Oakes
Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit
1994–2003
Succeeded by
Peter Hall


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