Robinson, Spottswood William III Born July 26, 1916, in Richmond, VA Died October 11, 1998, in Richmond, VA Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U. S. District Court for the District of Columbia Received a recess appointment from Lyndon B. Johnson on January 6, 1964, to a seat vacated by James W. Morris; nominated on February 3, 1964; Confirmed by the Senate on July 1, 1964, and received commission on July 2, 1964. Service terminated on November 8, 1966, due to appointment to another judicial position. Judge, U. S. Court of Appeals for District of Columbia Circuit Nominated by Lyndon B. Johnson on October 6, 1966, to a seat vacated by George T. Washington; Confirmed by the Senate on October 20, 1966, and received commission on November 3, 1966. Served as chief judge, 1981-1986. Assumed senior status on September 1, 1989. Service terminated on October 11, 1998, due to death. Education: Howard University, LL.B., 1939 Professional Career: Faculty, Howard University School of Law, 1939-1948 Private practice, Richmond, Virginia, 1943-1960 Counsel / representative, Virginia NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, 1948-1950 Southeast regional counsel, NAACP, 1951-1960 Professor / dean, Howard University School of Law, 1960-1963 U.S. Commission of Civil Rights, 1961-1963 Race or Ethnicity: African American Gender: Male