Butler, Charles Randolph Jr. Born 1940 in New York, NY Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Southern District of Alabama Nominated by Ronald Reagan on April 28, 1988, to a seat vacated by Emmett Ripley Cox. Confirmed by the Senate on October 14, 1988, and received commission on October 17, 1988. Served as chief judge, 1994-2003. Assumed senior status on March 28, 2005. Education: Washington and Lee University School of Law Washington and Lee University, B.A., 1962 University of Alabama School of Law, LL.B., 1966 Professional Career: U.S. Army lieutenant, 8th Artillery, 7th Howitzer Battalion, 1962-1964 Private practice, Mobile, Alabama, 1966-1969, 1975-1988 Assistant public defender, Mobile County, Alabama, 1969-1970 District attorney, Mobile County, Alabama, 1971-1975