Appointed by George H.W. Bush Nationality American | Years of service 1963-1969 Name Robert Hodges, | |
Allegiance United States of America Service/branch United States Air National Guard Education University of South Carolina School of Law, Juris Doctor | ||
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. He is currently inactive.
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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.
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.
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.