Clemon, U. W. Born 1943 in Fairfield, AL Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Alabama Nominated by Jimmy Carter on January 10, 1980, to a new seat authorized by 92 Stat. 1629. Confirmed by the Senate on June 26, 1980, and received commission on June 30, 1980. Served as chief judge, 1999-2006. Service terminated on January 31, 2009, due to retirement. Education: Miles College, B.A., 1965 Columbia Law School, J.D., 1968 Professional Career: Private practice, Birmingham, Alabama, 1969-1980 State senator, Alabama, 1975-1980 Oral History