Marten, John Thomas Born 1951 in Topeka, KS Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, District of Kansas Nominated by William J. Clinton on October 18, 1995, to a seat vacated by Patrick F. Kelly. Confirmed by the Senate on January 2, 1996, and received commission on January 4, 1996. Education: Washburn University, B.A., 1973 Washburn University School of Law, J.D., 1976 Professional Career: Law clerk, Hon. Tom C. Clark, Supreme Court of the United States, 1976-1977 Private practice, Omaha, Nebraska, 1977-1980 Private practice, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 1980-1981 Private practice, McPherson, Kansas, 1981-1996