Charles Ralph Simpson III
Appointed by President Ronald Reagan in 1986 and confirmed by voice vote, Charles Ralph Simpson III is a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Kentucky. He earned a law degree from University of Louisville School of Law (now Louis D. Brandeis School of Law) in 1970. Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, August 1, 1986
- Appointed by
- Ronald Reagan, 1986
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Education
- University of Louisville 1967 · University of Louisville Law (now Louis D. Brandeis School of Law) 1970
- Succeeded
- Charles Mengel Allen
- Succeeded by
- David Jason Hale
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Western District of Kentucky · succeeded Charles Mengel Allen | Reagan (R) | voice |
A per-senator roll-call isn’t shown for this confirmation. The Senate’s recorded roll-call votes begin in 1989; many confirmations (especially before then, and most to the lower courts) were by voice vote or unanimous consent.
| University of Louisville | B.A. | 1967 |
| University of Louisville School of Law (now Louis D. Brandeis School of Law) | J.D. | 1970 |
39 years on the Western District of Kentucky. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).