John R. Hazel

1860–1951 (age 91)

U.S. District Judge

Biography

John R. Hazel devoted his professional life to the pursuit of justice, serving as a federal judge whose calm integrity guided the courtroom through complex matters with clarity and fairness.

His thoughtful rulings and the mentorship he offered young lawyers left an enduring imprint, and at Forest Lawn Cemetery he now rests with gratitude from the many whose lives he steadied.

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