Karl Spillman Forester

Karl Spillman Forester
Senior Judge of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky
In office
May 2, 2005 – March 29, 2014
Chief Judge of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky
In office
2001–2005
Preceded byHenry Rupert Wilhoit Jr.
Succeeded byJoseph Martin Hood
Judge of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky
In office
July 27, 1988 – May 2, 2005
Appointed byRonald Reagan
Preceded bySeat established by 71 Stat. 586
Succeeded byGregory F. Van Tatenhove
Personal details
Born
Karl Spillman Forester

(1940-05-02)May 2, 1940
Harlan, Kentucky
DiedMarch 29, 2014(2014-03-29) (aged 73)
Lexington, Kentucky
EducationUniversity of Kentucky (B.A.)
University of Kentucky College of Law (J.D.)

Karl Spillman Forester (May 2, 1940 – March 29, 2014) was a United States district judge of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky.