Ralph E. Tyson

Ralph E. Tyson
Chief Judge of the United States District Court for the Middle District of Louisiana
In office
2005–2011
Preceded byFrank Joseph Polozola
Succeeded byBrian A. Jackson
Judge of the United States District Court for the Middle District of Louisiana
In office
August 3, 1998  July 18, 2011
Appointed byBill Clinton
Preceded byMarcel Livaudais Jr.
Succeeded byShelly Dick
Personal details
Born(1948-08-13)August 13, 1948
Baton Rouge, Louisiana, U.S.
DiedJuly 18, 2011(2011-07-18) (aged 62)
Baton Rouge, Louisiana, U.S.
EducationLouisiana State University (B.A.)
Paul M. Hebert Law Center (J.D.)

Ralph Eric Tyson (August 13, 1948 – July 18, 2011) was a United States district judge of the United States District Court for the Middle District of Louisiana.