Bell, Robert Holmes Born 1944 in Lansing, MI Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Western District of Michigan Nominated by Ronald Reagan on March 11, 1987, to a seat vacated by Wendell Alverson Miles. Confirmed by the Senate on July 1, 1987, and received commission on July 2, 1987. Served as chief judge, 2001-2008. Education: Wheaton College, Illinois, B.A., 1966 Wayne State University Law School, J.D., 1969 Professional Career: Assistant prosecutor, Ingham County, Michigan, 1969-1973 Judge, Ingham County [Michigan] District Court, 1973-1979 Judge, Ingham County [Michigan] Circuit Court, 1979-1987