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Albritton, William Harold III
Born 1936 in Andalusia, AL
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Alabama
Nominated by George H.W. Bush on March 11, 1991, to a seat vacated by Joel F. Dubina. Confirmed by the Senate on May 9, 1991, and received commission on May 14, 1991. Served as chief judge, 1998-2004. Assumed senior status on May 17, 2004.
Education:
University of Alabama, B.A., 1959
University of Alabama School of Law, LL.B., 1960
Professional Career:
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Alabama
Nominated by George H.W. Bush on March 11, 1991, to a seat vacated by Joel F. Dubina. Confirmed by the Senate on May 9, 1991, and received commission on May 14, 1991. Served as chief judge, 1998-2004. Assumed senior status on May 17, 2004.
Education:
University of Alabama, B.A., 1959
University of Alabama School of Law, LL.B., 1960
Professional Career:
U.S. Army captain, JAG Corps, 1960-1962
U.S. Army Reserve, 1962-1968
Private practice, Andalusia, Alabama, 1962-1991