Letts, J[ohn] Spencer Born 1934 in St. Louis, MO Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Central District of California Nominated by Ronald Reagan on November 7, 1985, to a new seat authorized by 98 Stat. 333. Confirmed by the Senate on December 16, 1985, and received commission on December 17, 1985. Assumed senior status on December 19, 2000. Education: Yale University, B.A., 1956 Harvard Law School, LL.B., 1960 Professional Career: U.S. Army Reserve captain, 1956-1965 Private practice, Houston, Texas, 1960-1966 Vice president/general counsel, Teledyne, Inc., Los Angeles, California, 1966-1973, 1975-1978 Private practice, Los Angeles, California, 1973-1975, 1978-1985