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Charles Lynwood Smith, Jr.

Judge, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Alabama · Appointed by William J. Clinton (Democratic)

SeniorStatusSenior status since Aug 31, 2013: semi-retired, still hears some cases.

Dec 26, 1995CommissionedWhen the appointment took effect.

Voice voteSenate confirmation voteConfirmed Dec 22, 1995 (ayes–nays as listed by the FJC).

Well QualifiedABA ratingAmerican Bar Association rating of the nominee, as listed by the FJC.

Nominated Dec 8, 1995 · Judiciary Committee hearing Dec 19, 1995 · Confirmed Dec 22, 1995 · voice vote · Born 1943, AL

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Federal judicial service

Court	Appointed by	Commissioned	Ended / status
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Alabama	William J. Clinton	Dec 26, 1995	Senior status since Aug 31, 2013

Source: Federal Judicial Center Biographical Directory.