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Thomas B. Russell

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

Born 1945 in Louisville, KY

Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court, Western District of Kentucky
Nominated by William J. Clinton on September 14, 1994, to a seat vacated by Edward H. Johnstone. Confirmed by the Senate on October 7, 1994, and received commission on October 11, 1994. Served as chief judge, 2008-2011. Assumed senior status on November 15, 2011.

Education:
Western Kentucky University, B.A., 1967
University of Kentucky College of Law, J.D., 1970

Professional Career:
Private practice, Paducah, Kentucky, 1970-1994

Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Kentucky
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Professional Experience
Judge
U.S. District Court, Western District of Kentucky
- Current
Served as chief judge, 2008-2011. Assumed senior status on November 15, 2011.
Attorney
Private practice, Paducah, Kentucky
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Education
University of Kentucky College of Law
J.D. (1970)
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Western Kentucky University
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
Paducah Office
501 Broadway
Room 121
Paducah, KY 42001
Telephone: (270) 415-6430
Fax: (270) 415-6445