Eastern District of Virginia / Appointed 1989 / Active
Rebecca Beach Smith
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia
Appointed by President George H.W. Bush in 1989 and confirmed by voice vote, Rebecca Beach Smith is a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia. She earned a law degree from William and Mary Law School in 1979. Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, October 24, 1989
- Appointed by
- George H.W. Bush, 1989
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Education
- College of William and Mary 1971 · William and Mary Law School 1979
- Succeeded
- David Dortch Warriner
- Succeeded by
- Roderick Charles Young
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Eastern District of Virginia · succeeded David Dortch Warriner | Bush (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.
Education
| College of William and Mary | B.A. | 1971 |
| University of Virginia | M.A. | 1973 |
| William and Mary Law School | J.D. | 1979 |
Sources
36 years on the Eastern District of Virginia. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).