Longobardi, Joseph J. Born 1930 in Wilmington, DE Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, District of Delaware Nominated by Ronald Reagan on April 4, 1984, to a seat vacated by James L. Latchum. Confirmed by the Senate on April 24, 1984, and received commission on May 3, 1984. Served as chief judge, 1989-1996. Assumed senior status on June 15, 1997. Education: Washington College, Chestertown, Maryland, B.A., 1952 Temple University School of Law, LL.B., 1957 Professional Career: Private practice, Delaware, 1957-1959 Deputy attorney general, State of Delaware, 1959-1961 Private practice, Wilmington, Delaware, 1964-1974 Member, Delaware Tax Appeal Board, 1973-1974 Judge, Superior Court of Delaware, 1974-1982 Vice chancellor, Delaware Court of Chancery, 1982-1984