Law school
Samford University, Cumberland School of Law
8 U.S. federal judges studied here. See where it ranks among law schools by judges produced.
Judges
| Judge | Degree | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edwin L. Nelson | LL.B. | Judge | 1969 |
| Joel Fredrick Dubina | J.D. | Judge | 1973 |
| James I. Cohn | J.D. | Judge | 1974 |
| Max Oliver Cogburn Jr. | J.D. | Judge | 1976 |
| Sharon Lovelace Blackburn | J.D. | Judge | 1977 |
| H. Dean Buttram Jr. | J.D. | Judge | 1978 |
| Karon O. Bowdre | J.D. | Judge | 1981 |
| Charles Edward Atchley Jr. | J.D. | Judge | 1993 |
Source: FJC Biographical Directory. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Verify against the primary source before relying.