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William E. Smith
Former judge · U.S. District Court for the District of Rhode Island
William E. Smith served on the U.S. District Court for the District of Rhode Island. Appointed by George W. Bush and confirmed Nov 14, 2002. ABA rating: Qualified.
- Appointed by
- George W. Bush
- Confirmed
- Nov 14, 2002
- ABA rating
- Qualified
- Born
- 1959
Appointments
- Judge, U.S. District Court for the District of Rhode IslandGeorge W. Bush · Nov 14, 2002 – Jan 21, 2026
Education
- Georgetown UniversityB.A., 1982
- Georgetown University Law CenterJ.D., 1987
Career
Private practice, Providence, Rhode Island, 1987-2000, 2001-2002; Judge (part-time), West Warwick [Rhode Island] Municipal Court, 1993-1998; Staff director, Rhode Island office, U.S. Sen. Lincoln Chafee of Rhode Island, 2000-2001; Adjunct faculty, Providence College, 2000-2002; Member, Judicial Conference of the United States, 2023-2026
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