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Russell Evans Smith
Former judge · U.S. District Court for the District of Montana
Russell Evans Smith served on the U.S. District Court for the District of Montana. Appointed by Lyndon B. Johnson and confirmed Mar 25, 1966. ABA rating: Well Qualified.
- Appointed by
- Lyndon B. Johnson
- Confirmed
- Mar 25, 1966
- ABA rating
- Well Qualified
- Born
- 1908
Appointments
- Judge, U.S. District Court for the District of MontanaLyndon B. Johnson · Mar 25, 1966 – Mar 29, 1990
Education
- University of Montana School of LawLL.B., 1931
Career
Marshal and law clerk, Montana Supreme Court, 1931-1933; Private practice, Cut Bank, Montana, 1933-1935; Private practice, Missoula, Montana, 1935-1942, 1945-1966; Instructor, University of Montana Law School, 1937-1942, 1946-1966; Chief attorney, Office of Price Administration, Montana, 1942-1943; U.S. Navy lieutenant, Aviation Combat Information, 1943-1945
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