Simpson, Charles Ralph III Born 1945 in Cleveland, OH Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Western District of Kentucky Nominated by Ronald Reagan on June 6, 1986, to a seat vacated by Charles M. Allen. Confirmed by the Senate on August 1, 1986, and received commission on August 4, 1986. Served as chief judge, 1994-2001. Assumed senior status on February 1, 2013. Education: University of Louisville, B.A., 1967 University of Louisville School of Law, J.D., 1970 Professional Career: Private practice, Louisville, Kentucky, 1971-1986 Part-time staff counsel, Jefferson County [Kentucky] Judge/Executive, 1978-1984 Alcoholic beverage control administrator, Jefferson County [Kentucky], 1983-1984 City clerk, Rolling Fields, Kentucky, 1985-1986