John Richard Smoak Jr.

John Richard Smoak Jr.
Senior Judge of the United States District Court for the Northern District of Florida
In office
December 31, 2015  May 2, 2022
Judge of the United States District Court for the Northern District of Florida
In office
November 3, 2005  December 31, 2015
Appointed byGeorge W. Bush
Preceded byRoger Vinson
Succeeded byT. Kent Wetherell II
Personal details
Born(1943-05-11)May 11, 1943
Columbus, Georgia, U.S.
DiedMay 2, 2022(2022-05-02) (aged 78)
Panama City, Florida, U.S.
EducationUnited States Military Academy (BS)
University of Florida (JD)
Military service
Allegiance United States
Branch/serviceUnited States Army
Years of service1965–1970

John Richard Smoak Jr. (May 11, 1943 – May 2, 2022) was a United States district judge of the United States District Court for the Northern District of Florida.