Lechner, Alfred James Jr. Born 1948 in Elizabeth, NJ Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey Nominated by Ronald Reagan on April 8, 1986, to a seat vacated by Frederick B. Lacey. Confirmed by the Senate on June 6, 1986, and received commission on June 9, 1986. Service terminated on October 1, 2001, due to resignation. Education: Xavier University, Ohio, B.S., 1969 Notre Dame Law School, J.D., 1972 Professional Career: U.S. Marine Corps lieutenant colonel Private practice, New York City, 1972-1975 Special counsel, New Jersey Department of Law, Elizabeth, New Jersey, 1975-1976 Private practice, Elizabeth, New Jersey, 1975-1984 Judge, Superior Court of New Jersey, 1984-1986