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William Smith

Rhode Island Chief Judge of the U.S. District Court (? - Present)

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Education

  • JD, Georgetown University Law Center, 1987
  • BA, Georgetown University, 1982

Professional Experience

  • JD, Georgetown University Law Center, 1987
  • BA, Georgetown University, 1982
  • Chief Judge, United States District Court, District of Rhode Island, 2013-present
  • Adjunct Faculty, Roger Williams University School of Law, 2007-present
  • Staff Member, American Criminal Law Review
  • Judge, United States District Court, District of Rhode Island, 2002-2013
  • Nominated, Judge, United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit, December 6, 2007
  • Attorney, Private Practice, Providence, Rhode Island, 1987-2000, 2001-2002
  • Adjunct Faculty, Providence College, 2000-2002
  • Nominated by President George W. Bush, Judge, United States District Court, District of Rhode Island, July 18, 2002
  • Confirmed by the United States Senate, Judge, United States District Court, District of Rhode Island, November 14, 2002
  • Staff Director, Rhode Island Office of United States Senator Lincoln Chafee, 2000-2001
  • Judge, West Warwick Municipal Court, Rhode Island, 1993-1998
  • Adjunct Faculty, Bryant College, 1992-1993