Buttram, H. Dean Jr. Born 1950 in Gadsden, AL Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Alabama Nominated by William J. Clinton on August 31, 1998, to a seat vacated by Robert B. Propst. Confirmed by the Senate on October 8, 1998, and received commission on October 9, 1998. Service terminated on June 30, 2002, due to resignation. Education: Jacksonville State University, B.A., 1972 Jacksonville State University, M.B.A./M.P.A., 1975 Samford University, Cumberland School of Law, J.D., 1978 Professional Career: Private practice, Centre, Alabama, 1978-1998