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Smith, George Curtis
Born August 8, 1935, in Columbus, OH
Died April 15, 2020, in Columbus, OH
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio
Nominated by Ronald Reagan on July 1, 1987, to a seat vacated by Joseph Peter Kinneary. Confirmed by the Senate on November 6, 1987, and received commission on November 9, 1987. Assumed senior status on January 1, 2002. Service terminated on April 15, 2020, due to death.
Education:
Ohio State University, B.A., 1957
Ohio State University College of Law (now Michael E. Moritz College of Law), J.D., 1959
Professional Career:
Died April 15, 2020, in Columbus, OH
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio
Nominated by Ronald Reagan on July 1, 1987, to a seat vacated by Joseph Peter Kinneary. Confirmed by the Senate on November 6, 1987, and received commission on November 9, 1987. Assumed senior status on January 1, 2002. Service terminated on April 15, 2020, due to death.
Education:
Ohio State University, B.A., 1957
Ohio State University College of Law (now Michael E. Moritz College of Law), J.D., 1959
Professional Career:
Assistant city attorney, Columbus, Ohio, 1959-1962
Executive assistant to the mayor, Columbus, Ohio, 1962-1964
Assistant attorney general, State of Ohio, 1964
Chief counsel to the prosecutor, Franklin County, Ohio, 1965-1970
Prosecutor, Franklin County, Ohio, 1971-1980
Judge, Franklin County [Ohio] Municipal Court, 1980-1985
Judge, Franklin County [Ohio] Court of Common Pleas, 1985-1987