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Reasoner, Stephen M.
Born May 7, 1944, in Houston, TX
Died August 14, 2004, in Little Rock, AR
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Arkansas
Nominated by Ronald Reagan on December 19, 1987, to a seat vacated by William Ray Overton. Confirmed by the Senate on February 25, 1988, and received commission on February 26, 1988. Served as chief judge, 1991-1998. Assumed senior status due to certified disability on September 19, 2002. Service terminated on August 14, 2004, due to death.
Education:
University of Arkansas, B.A., 1966
University of Arkansas School of Law, J.D., 1969
Professional Career:
Died August 14, 2004, in Little Rock, AR
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Arkansas
Nominated by Ronald Reagan on December 19, 1987, to a seat vacated by William Ray Overton. Confirmed by the Senate on February 25, 1988, and received commission on February 26, 1988. Served as chief judge, 1991-1998. Assumed senior status due to certified disability on September 19, 2002. Service terminated on August 14, 2004, due to death.
Education:
University of Arkansas, B.A., 1966
University of Arkansas School of Law, J.D., 1969
Professional Career:
U.S. Army Reserve, 1969-1973
Private practice, Jonesboro, Arkansas, 1969-1988