Hastings, Alcee Lamar Born 1936 in Altamonte Springs, FL Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U. S. District Court, Southern District of Florida Nominated by Jimmy Carter on August 28, 1979, to a new seat created by 92 Stat. 1629; Confirmed by the Senate on October 31, 1979, and received commission on November 2, 1979. Service terminated on October 20, 1989, due to impeachment and conviction. Education: Howard University Law School Fisk University, B.A., 1958 Florida A&M University, J.D., 1963 Professional Career: Private practice, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 1963-1977 Judge, Circuit Court of Broward County, Florida, 1977-1979 U.S. Representative from Florida, 1993-present Race or Ethnicity: African American Gender: Male