Matia, Paul Ramon Born 1937 in Cleveland, OH Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio Nominated by George H.W. Bush on June 27, 1991, to a new seat authorized by 104 Stat. 5089. Confirmed by the Senate on November 15, 1991, and received commission on November 18, 1991. Served as chief judge, 1999-2004. Assumed senior status on December 31, 2004. Service terminated on May 31, 2005, due to retirement. Education: Western Reserve University (now Case Western Reserve University), B.A., 1959 Harvard Law School, J.D., 1962 Professional Career: Private practice, Fairview Park, Ohio, 1962-1963, 1971-1974 Law clerk, Cuyahoga County [Ohio] Court of Common Pleas, 1963-1966 Assistant attorney general, State of Ohio, 1966-1969 Administrative assistant to the attorney general, State of Ohio, 1969-1970 State senator, Ohio, 1971-1975, 1979-1983 Private practice, Cleveland, Ohio, 1975-1985 Vice president, Van Meter, Ashbrook & Associates, 1982-1984 Judge, Cuyahoga County [Ohio] Court of Common Pleas, 1985-1991