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Judge John Lewis Smith jr

Judge

District Court, District of Columbia

John Lewis Smith jr served as Judge on the District Court, District of Columbia from 1984 to 1989. Education: B.A. from Princeton University. Earlier federal service: Superior Court of California, County of Orange, District Court, District of Columbia.

Court
District Court, District of Columbia
Position
Judge
Active
1966 – 1992
Party
Democratic
ABA Rating
Well Qualified (1966)

Education

  • B.A.Princeton University (1935)

Career History

  • JudgeSuperior Court of California, County of Orange (1984 – 1989)
  • Trial JudgeSuperior Court of California, County of Orange (1969 – 1984) — appointed by Ronald Reagan
  • JudgeDistrict Court, District of Columbia (1966 – 1992) — appointed by Lyndon Johnson
  • chief judge1959 – 1966
  • Judge1957 – 1966
  • associate judge1957 – 1959
  • Commissioner1956 – 1957
  • Private practice1946 – 1956
  • U.S. Army lieutenant colonel1942 – 1946
  • Assistant U.S. attorney1940 – 1946

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About this profile

Biographical details on this page — court, position, appointing authority, service dates, education, and career history — are public record, sourced from the CourtListener judicial directory. They are not legal advice and do not predict how Judge Smith will decide any matter.