Ninth Circuit / Appointed 2006 / Active
Milan Dale Smith Jr.
Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
Appointed by President George W. Bush in 2006 and confirmed by the Senate 93–0, Milan Dale Smith Jr. is a Judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. He earned a law degree from University of Chicago Law School in 1969. Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, May 16, 2006
- Appointed by
- George W. Bush, 2006
- Confirmed
- 93–0
- Education
- Brigham Young 1966 · University of Chicago Law School 1969
- Succeeded
- Atsushi Wallace Tashima
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Ninth Circuit · succeeded Atsushi Wallace Tashima | Bush (R) | 93–0 |
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.
Education
| Brigham Young University | B.A. | 1966 |
| University of Chicago Law School | J.D. | 1969 |
Sources
20 years on the Ninth Circuit. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).