Bennett, Richard D. Born 1947 in Baltimore, MD Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, District of Maryland Nominated by George W. Bush on January 29, 2003, to a seat vacated by Frederic N. Smalkin. Confirmed by the Senate on April 9, 2003, and received commission on April 10, 2003. Education: University of Pennsylvania, B.A., 1969 University of Maryland School of Law, J.D., 1973 Professional Career: U.S. Army Reserve, 1969-1975 Maryland Army National Guard, 1983-1997 Private practice, Maryland, 1973-1976, 1981-1991, 1993-2003 Assistant U.S. attorney, District of Maryland, 1976-1980 U.S. attorney for the District of Maryland, 1991-1993