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McFadden, Frank Hampton
Born November 20, 1925, in Oxford, MS
Died December 28, 2020, in Birmingham, AL
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Alabama
Nominated by Richard M. Nixon on July 22, 1969, to a seat vacated by Harlan H. Grooms. Confirmed by the Senate on August 8, 1969, and received commission on August 9, 1969. Served as chief judge, 1973-1982. Service terminated on January 1, 1982, due to resignation.
Education:
University of Mississippi, B.A., 1950
Yale Law School, LL.B., 1955
Professional Career:
Died December 28, 2020, in Birmingham, AL
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Alabama
Nominated by Richard M. Nixon on July 22, 1969, to a seat vacated by Harlan H. Grooms. Confirmed by the Senate on August 8, 1969, and received commission on August 9, 1969. Served as chief judge, 1973-1982. Service terminated on January 1, 1982, due to resignation.
Education:
University of Mississippi, B.A., 1950
Yale Law School, LL.B., 1955
Professional Career:
U.S. Navy, 1944-1949, 1951-1953
Private practice, New York City, 1955-1958
Private practice, Birmingham, Alabama, 1958-1969
Executive, Blount, Inc., Montgomery, Alabama, 1982-