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Charles R. Simpson III

U.S. District Court, Western District of Kentucky
Biography

Born 1945 in Cleveland, OH

Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court, Western District of Kentucky
Nominated by Ronald Reagan on June 6, 1986, to a seat vacated by Charles M. Allen. Confirmed by the Senate on August 1, 1986, and received commission on August 4, 1986. Served as chief judge, 1994-2001. Assumed senior status on February 1, 2013.

Education:
University of Louisville, B.A., 1967
University of Louisville School of Law, J.D., 1970

Professional Career:
Private practice, Louisville, Kentucky, 1971-1986
Part-time staff counsel, Jefferson County [Kentucky] Judge/Executive, 1978-1984
Alcoholic beverage control administrator, Jefferson County [Kentucky], 1983-1984
City clerk, Rolling Fields, Kentucky, 1985-1986

Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Kentucky
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Professional Experience
Judge
U.S. District Court, Western District of Kentucky
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Served as chief judge, 1994-2001. Assumed senior status on February 1, 2013
City clerk
Rolling Fields, Kentucky
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Attorney
Private practice, Louisville, Kentucky
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Alcoholic beverage control administrator
Jefferson County [Kentucky]
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Part-time staff counsel
Jefferson County [Kentucky] Judge/Executive
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Education
University of Louisville
J.D. (1970)
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University of Louisville
B.A. (1967)
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Professional Associations
Kentucky State Bar
Member
Current
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Websites & Blogs
Website
United States District Court, Western District of Kentucky
Website
Federal Judicial Center Biography
Contact & Map
Gene Snyder United States Courthouse
601 West Broadway
Room 247
Louisville, KY 40202-2227
Telephone: (502) 625-3600
Fax: (502) 625-3619