McFadden, Frank Hampton Born 1925 in Oxford, MS Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Alabama Nominated by Richard M. Nixon on July 22, 1969, to a seat vacated by Harlan H. Grooms. Confirmed by the Senate on August 8, 1969, and received commission on August 9, 1969. Served as chief judge, 1973-1982. Service terminated on January 1, 1982, due to resignation. Education: University of Mississippi, B.A., 1950 Yale Law School, LL.B., 1955 Professional Career: U.S. Navy, 1944-1949, 1951-1953 Private practice, New York City, 1955-1958 Private practice, Birmingham, Alabama, 1958-1969 Executive, Blount, Inc., Montgomery, Alabama, 1982-