Hobbs, Truman McGill Born February 8, 1921, in Selma, AL Died November 4, 2015, in Montgomery, AL Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Middle District of Alabama Nominated by Jimmy Carter on January 23, 1980, to a new seat authorized by 92 Stat. 1629. Confirmed by the Senate on April 3, 1980, and received commission on April 3, 1980. Served as chief judge, 1984-1991. Assumed senior status on February 11, 1991. Service terminated on November 4, 2015, due to death. Education: University of North Carolina, A.B., 1942 Yale Law School, LL.B., 1948 Professional Career: U.S. Navy lieutenant, 1942-1946 Law clerk, Hon. Hugo Black, Supreme Court of the United States, 1948-1949 Private practice, Montgomery, Alabama, 1949-1980 Chairman, Alabama Unemployment Appeal Board, 1952-1958