Fred L. Banks Jr.

For the football player, see Fred Ray Banks.
Fred L. Banks Jr.
Justice of the Mississippi Supreme Court
In office
1991–2001
Appointed byRay Mabus
Preceded byReuben V. Anderson
Succeeded byJames E. Graves Jr.
Judge of the Seventh Circuit District Court of Mississippi
In office
1985–1991
Member of the Mississippi House of Representatives
In office
1976–1985
Personal details
Born
Fred Lee Banks Jr.[1]

(1942-09-01) September 1, 1942 (age 82)
Jackson, Mississippi, U.S.
EducationHoward University (BBA, JD)

Fred Lee Banks Jr. (born September 1, 1942) is an American lawyer, civil rights activist, politician, and former Presiding Justice of the Supreme Court of Mississippi.[2] He served on the court from 1991 to 2001. He served as a judge of the state's Seventh Circuit District Court from 1985-1991, and as a member of the state house of representatives from 1976-1985.

  1. ^ The Mississippi Lawyer, Volume 15 (1968).
  2. ^ "Supreme Court Justice Fred L. Banks Jr. announces he is stepping down". Mississippi Courts. September 28, 2001.