Rodney Smith
Appointed by President Donald J. Trump in 2019 and confirmed by the Senate 78–18, Rodney Smith is a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida. He earned a law degree from Detroit College of Law (now Michigan State University College of Law) in 1999. Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, June 12, 2019
- Appointed by
- Donald J. Trump, 2019
- Confirmed
- 78–18
- Education
- Florida A&M 1996 · Detroit College of Law (now Michigan State College of Law) 1999
- Succeeded
- Robin Stacie Rosenbaum
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Southern District of Florida · succeeded Robin Stacie Rosenbaum | Trump (R) | 78–18 |
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.
| Florida A&M University | B.S. | 1996 |
| Detroit College of Law (now Michigan State University College of Law) | J.D. | 1999 |
7 years on the Southern District of Florida. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).