Hinojosa, Ricardo H. Born 1950 in Rio Grande City, TX Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas Nominated by Ronald Reagan on April 12, 1983, to a seat vacated by Woodrow B. Seals. Confirmed by the Senate on May 4, 1983, and received commission on May 5, 1983. Served as chief judge, 2009-present. Education: University of Texas, B.A., 1972 Harvard Law School, J.D., 1975 Professional Career: Law clerk, Supreme Court of Texas, 1975-1976 Private practice, McAllen, Texas, 1976-1983 U.S. Sentencing Commission, 2003-    ; commissioner, 2003-2004; 2009-2013; chair, 2004-2009; acting chair, 2009; vice chair, 2013-