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John Richard Smoak Jr.
Former judge · U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Florida
John Richard Smoak Jr. served on the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Florida. Appointed by George W. Bush and confirmed Oct 27, 2005 by a 97–0 Senate vote. ABA rating: Well Qualified.
- Appointed by
- George W. Bush
- Confirmed
- Oct 27, 2005
- Senate vote
- 97–0
- ABA rating
- Well Qualified
- Born
- 1943
Appointments
- Judge, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of FloridaGeorge W. Bush · Oct 27, 2005 – May 2, 2022
Education
- U.S. Military AcademyB.S., 1965
- University of Florida College of Law (now Fredric G. Levin College of Law)J.D., 1972
Career
U.S. Army, 1965-1970; Private practice, Florida, 1973-2005
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