Smith, D[avid] Brooks Born 1951 in Altoona, PA Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Western District of Pennsylvania Nominated by Ronald Reagan on July 28, 1988, to a seat vacated by Carol Los Mansmann. Confirmed by the Senate on October 14, 1988, and received commission on October 17, 1988. Served as chief judge, 2001-2002. Service terminated on September 23, 2002, due to appointment to another judicial position. Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit Nominated by George W. Bush on September 10, 2001, to a seat vacated by Timothy K. Lewis. Confirmed by the Senate on July 31, 2002, and received commission on August 2, 2002. Education: Franklin and Marshall College, B.A., 1973 Dickinson School of Law, J.D., 1976 Professional Career: Private practice, Altoona, Pennsylvania, 1976-1984 Assistant district attorney, Blair County, Pennsylvania, 1977-1979 Special assistant attorney general, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, 1981-1983 District attorney, Blair County, Pennsylvania, 1983-1984 Judge, Court of Common Pleas of Blair County [Pennsylvania], 1984-1988; administrative judge, 1986-1988