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Mullins, Clarence H. (1948-1953)
Lynne, Seybourn Harris (1953-1973)
McFadden, Frank Hampton (1973-1982)
Pointer, Sam Clyde Jr. (1982-1999)
Clemon, U. W. (1999-2006)
Blackburn, Sharon Lovelace (2006-present)
Number of chief judges who have served the Middle District of Alabama: 7
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Johnson, Frank Minis Jr. (1966-1979)
Varner, Robert Edward (1979-1984)
Hobbs, Truman McGill (1984-1991)
Thompson, Myron Herbert (1991-1998)
Albritton, William Harold III (1998-2004)
Fuller, Mark E. (2004-2011)
Watkins, William Keith (2011-present)
Number of chief judges who have served the Southern District of Alabama: 7
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Thomas, Daniel Holcombe (1966-1971)
Pittman, Thomas Virgil (1971-1981)
Hand, William Brevard (1981-1989)
Howard, Alex T. Jr. (1989-1994)
Butler, Charles Randolph Jr. (1994-2003)
Granade, Callie V. (2003-2010)
Steele, William H. (2010-present)