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Campbell, William Lynn, Jr.
Born 1969 in Nashville, TN
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Tennessee
Nominated by Donald J. Trump on July 13, 2017, to a seat vacated by Kevin Hunter Sharp. Confirmed by the Senate on January 9, 2018, and received commission on January 12, 2018. Served as chief judge, 2024-present.
Education:
U.S. Naval Academy, B.S., 1991
University of Alabama School of Law, J.D., 2001
Professional Career:
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Tennessee
Nominated by Donald J. Trump on July 13, 2017, to a seat vacated by Kevin Hunter Sharp. Confirmed by the Senate on January 9, 2018, and received commission on January 12, 2018. Served as chief judge, 2024-present.
Education:
U.S. Naval Academy, B.S., 1991
University of Alabama School of Law, J.D., 2001
Professional Career:
U.S. Marine Corps commissioned officer (highest rank: captain), 1991-1998
Private practice, Birmingham, Alabama, 2001-2003
Private practice, Nashville, Tennessee, 2003-2018