Magill, Frank J. Born 1927 in Verona, ND Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit Nominated by Ronald Reagan on January 21, 1986, to a seat vacated by Myron H. Bright. Confirmed by the Senate on March 3, 1986, and received commission on March 4, 1986. Assumed senior status on April 1, 1997. Education: Georgetown University, School of Foreign Service, B.S.F.S., 1951 Columbia University, M.A., 1953 Georgetown University Law Center, LL.B., 1955 Professional Career: U.S. Navy seaman, 1945-1947 Private practice, Fargo, North Dakota, 1955-1986