Lake, Simeon Timothy III Born 1944 in Chicago, IL Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas Nominated by Ronald Reagan on March 30, 1988, to a seat vacated by Ross N. Sterling, Jr.. Confirmed by the Senate on August 11, 1988, and received commission on August 12, 1988. Education: Texas A & M University, B.A., 1966 University of Texas School of Law, J.D., 1969 Professional Career: Private practice, Houston, Texas, 1969-1970, 1972-1988 U.S. Army, 1970-1971