John Richard Smoak Jr.
Appointed by President George W. Bush in 2005 and confirmed by the Senate 97–0, John Richard Smoak Jr. was a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Florida. He earned a law degree from University of Florida College of Law (now Fredric G. Levin College of Law) in 1972. Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, October 27, 2005
- Appointed by
- George W. Bush, 2005
- Confirmed
- 97–0
- Education
- U.S. Military Academy 1965 · University of Florida College of Law (now Fredric G. Levin College of Law) 1972
- Succeeded
- Clyde Roger Vinson
- Succeeded by
- T. Kent Wetherell II
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Northern District of Florida · succeeded Clyde Roger Vinson | Bush (R) | 97–0 |
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.
| U.S. Military Academy | B.S. | 1965 |
| University of Florida College of Law (now Fredric G. Levin College of Law) | J.D. | 1972 |
16 years on the Northern District of Florida. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).