Smalkin, Frederic N. Born 1946 in Baltimore, MD Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, District of Maryland Nominated by Ronald Reagan on August 15, 1986, to a seat vacated by James R. Miller, Jr.. Confirmed by the Senate on September 25, 1986, and received commission on September 26, 1986. Served as chief judge, 2001-2003. Assumed senior status due to certified disability on January 8, 2003. U.S. Magistrate, U.S. District Court, District of Maryland, 1976-1986 Education: Johns Hopkins University, B.A., 1968 University of Maryland School of Law, J.D., 1971 Professional Career: U.S. Army captain, 1968-1976; attorney, JAG Corps, 1972-1974 Law clerk, Hon. Edward S. Northrop, U.S. District Court, District of Maryland, 1971-1972 Assistant to the general counsel, Department of the Army, U.S. Department of Defense, 1974-1976 Private practice, Monkton, Maryland, 1976 Lecturer, University of Maryland School of Law, 1978-