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Howard, Alex T., Jr.
Born July 9, 1924, in Mobile, AL
Died February 10, 2011, in Mobile, AL
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Alabama
Nominated by Ronald Reagan on September 23, 1986, to a new seat authorized by 98 Stat. 333. Confirmed by the Senate on October 8, 1986, and received commission on October 14, 1986. Served as chief judge, 1989-1994. Assumed senior status on October 21, 1996. Service terminated on February 10, 2011, due to death.
Other Federal Judicial Service:
U.S. Commissioner, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Alabama, 1956-1970
Education:
Vanderbilt University Law School, LL.B., 1950
Professional Career:
Died February 10, 2011, in Mobile, AL
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Alabama
Nominated by Ronald Reagan on September 23, 1986, to a new seat authorized by 98 Stat. 333. Confirmed by the Senate on October 8, 1986, and received commission on October 14, 1986. Served as chief judge, 1989-1994. Assumed senior status on October 21, 1996. Service terminated on February 10, 2011, due to death.
Other Federal Judicial Service:
U.S. Commissioner, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Alabama, 1956-1970
Education:
Vanderbilt University Law School, LL.B., 1950
Professional Career:
U.S. Army, 1943-1946
U.S. probation officer, 1950-1951
Private practice, Mobile, Alabama, 1951-1986