Smith, Charles Lynwood Jr. Born 1943 in Talladega, AL Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Alabama Nominated by William J. Clinton on December 8, 1995, to a seat vacated by E.B. Haltom, Jr.. Confirmed by the Senate on December 22, 1995, and received commission on December 26, 1995. Education: University of Alabama, B.A., 1966 Rutgers University, M.A., 1967 University of Alabama School of Law, J.D., 1971 Professional Career: Law clerk, Hon. Frank H. McFadden, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Alabama, 1971-1972 Private practice, Huntsville, Alabama, 1972-1981 Lecturer in political science, University of Alabama, 1972-1976 Judge, Madison County [Alabama] District Court, 1981 Judge, Alabama Circuit Court, Twenty-Third Judicial Circuit, 1981-1995