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Milan Dale Smith Jr.

Active judge · U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit

Milan Dale Smith Jr. serves on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. Appointed by George W. Bush and confirmed May 16, 2006 by a 93–0 Senate vote. ABA rating: Well Qualified.

Appointed by
George W. Bush
Confirmed
May 16, 2006
Senate vote
93–0
ABA rating
Well Qualified
Born
1942

Appointments

  • Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth CircuitGeorge W. Bush · May 16, 2006

Education

  • Brigham Young UniversityB.A., 1966
  • University of Chicago Law SchoolJ.D., 1969

Career

Private practice, Los Angeles, California, 1969-2006; President and general counsel, Los Angeles [California] Building Authority, 1983-2006; Vice chairman, California Fair Employment and Housing Commission, 1987-1991

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