Robert M. Haverfield

American judge and politician

Robert M. Haverfield (October 26, 1918 – September 8, 1980) was an American judge^[2] and politician. He served as a Democratic member for the 13th and 41st district of the Florida Senate.^[3][4]

Life and career

Haverfield was born in Cadiz, Ohio. He attended Ohio State University and the University of Miami.^[5]

In 1965, Haverfield was elected to represent the 13th district of the Florida Senate, serving until 1966. In 1967, he was elected to represent the 41st district, serving until 1972.^[3] In the same year, he was appointed by Governor Reubin Askew to serve as a judge for the Florida Third District Court of Appeal, serving until his death.^[1]

Haverfield (right) with George L. Hallahan Jr. and A. J. Ryan, 1965

Haverfield died in September 1980 at his home in Coral Gables, Florida, at the age of 61.^[5]

References

1. "Judge Robert M. Haverfield". Florida Third District Court of Appeal. Retrieved January 21, 2023.
2. "Judge Haverfield? Some Stacks Blew". Tampa Bay Times. St. Petersburg, Florida. March 26, 1972. p. 41. Retrieved January 21, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
3. "The People of Lawmaking Florida 1822 – 2019", Florida Legislature, February 2019
4. "Florida Senators 1845-2001". Archived from the original on March 19, 2007. Retrieved January 21, 2023 – via Wayback Machine.
5. "Appeals Judge Robert Haverfield dies at 61". The Miami News. Miami, Florida. September 8, 1980. p. 1. Retrieved January 21, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.