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Robert H. Hodges Jr.

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Robert H. Hodges Jr.
Judge of the United States Court of Federal Claims
In office
March 12, 1990 – March 11, 2005
Appointed byGeorge H.W. Bush
Preceded byJohn Light Napier
Succeeded byMargaret M. Sweeney
Personal details
Born1944 (age 79–80)
Columbia, South Carolina
NationalityAmerican
EducationUniversity of South Carolina, B.S. (1966)
University of South Carolina Law School, J.D. (1969)
Military service
Allegiance United States of America
Branch/service United States Air National Guard
Years of service1963–1969

Robert H. Hodges Jr. (born 1944) is a federal judge currently serving on senior status for the United States Court of Federal Claims. He joined the court in 1990 after being nominated by President George H.W. Bush. His term ended in 2005 and he assumed senior status.

Early life and education

Robert H. Hodges Jr. was born in Columbia, South Carolina in 1944 and earned a B.S. from the University of South Carolina in 1966, conducting coursework at Wofford College prior to his time at the University. He went on to earn a J.D. from University of South Carolina Law School in 1969.[1]

Professional career

Hodges was an Air National Guard airman first class from 1963–1969. He also was a Legislative aide for U.S. Senator Storm Thurmond from 1969–1971, and a Legislative assistant for U.S. Representative Floyd Spence from 1971–1977. Thereafter, he was Vice president of the First National Bank of South Carolina from 1977–1985, and Executive Vice president and general counsel of the South Carolina Bankers Association from 1985–1986. He continued his career in a private practice from 1986–1990.[2]

Judicial career

Robert was nominated by President George H.W. Bush on January 25, 1990, to a seat vacated by John Light Napier. Hodges was confirmed by the United States Senate on March 9, 1990, and received his commission on March 12, 1990. He assumed senior status on March 11, 2005.

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