Hendren, Jimm Larry Born 1940 in Gravette, AR Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Western District of Arkansas Nominated by George H.W. Bush on November 5, 1991, to a new seat authorized by 104 Stat. 5089. Confirmed by the Senate on March 13, 1992, and received commission on March 18, 1992. Served as chief judge, 1997-2012. Assumed senior status on December 31, 2012. Education: University of Arkansas, B.A., 1964 University of Arkansas School of Law, LL.B., 1965 Professional Career: U.S. Navy, JAG Corps, 1965-1968, 1969-1970 Private practice, Bentonville, Arkansas, 1968-1969, 1970-1977, 1979-1992 U.S. Naval Reserve lieutenant commander, 1970-1983 Chancellor/probate judge, Arkansas Chancery Court, Sixteenth Chancery Division, 1977-1978