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Smoak, John Richard, Jr.
Born May 11, 1943, in Columbus, GA
Died May 2, 2022, in Panama City, FL
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Florida
Nominated by George W. Bush on June 8, 2005, to a seat vacated by C. Roger Vinson. Confirmed by the Senate on October 27, 2005, and received commission on November 3, 2005. Assumed senior status on December 31, 2015. Service terminated on May 2, 2022, due to death.
Education:
U.S. Military Academy, B.S., 1965
University of Florida College of Law (now Fredric G. Levin College of Law), J.D., 1972
Professional Career:
Died May 2, 2022, in Panama City, FL
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Florida
Nominated by George W. Bush on June 8, 2005, to a seat vacated by C. Roger Vinson. Confirmed by the Senate on October 27, 2005, and received commission on November 3, 2005. Assumed senior status on December 31, 2015. Service terminated on May 2, 2022, due to death.
Education:
U.S. Military Academy, B.S., 1965
University of Florida College of Law (now Fredric G. Levin College of Law), J.D., 1972
Professional Career:
U.S. Army, 1965-1970
Private practice, Florida, 1973-2005