Smoak, John Richard Jr. Born 1943 in Columbus, GA Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Florida Nominated by George W. Bush on June 8, 2005, to a seat vacated by C. Roger Vinson. Confirmed by the Senate on October 27, 2005, and received commission on November 3, 2005. Education: United States Military Academy, B.S., 1965 University of Florida College of Law, J.D., 1972 Professional Career: United States Army, 1965-1970 Private practice, Florida, 1973-2005