Elbert Tuttle | |
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| Senior Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit | |
| In office October 1, 1981 – June 23, 1996 | |
| Senior Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit | |
| In office June 1, 1968 – October 1, 1981 | |
| Chief Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit | |
| In office 1960–1967 | |
| Preceded by | Richard Rives |
| Succeeded by | John Robert Brown |
| Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit | |
| In office August 4, 1954 – June 1, 1968 | |
| Appointed by | Dwight D. Eisenhower |
| Preceded by | Seat established by 68 Stat. 8 |
| Succeeded by | Lewis Render Morgan |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Elbert Parr Tuttle July 17, 1897 Pasadena, California, U.S. |
| Died | June 23, 1996 (aged 98) Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Education | Cornell University (AB, LLB) |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Branch/service | U.S. Army |
| Years of service | 1918-1919, 1941-1946 |
| Rank | Brigadier general |
| Battles/wars | World War I, World War II |
Elbert Parr Tuttle (July 17, 1897 – June 23, 1996) was the chief judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit from 1960 to 1967, when that court became known for a series of decisions crucial in advancing the civil rights of African Americans during the civil rights movement. A Republican from Georgia, he was among the judges that became known as the "Fifth Circuit Four". At that time, the Fifth Circuit included not only Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas (its jurisdiction as of 2024[update]), but also Alabama, Georgia, Florida, and the Panama Canal Zone.