McNamara, A. J. Born 1936 in New Orleans, LA Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Louisiana Nominated by Ronald Reagan on May 5, 1982, to a seat vacated by Edward James, Sr. Boyle. Confirmed by the Senate on June 18, 1982, and received commission on June 21, 1982. Served as chief judge, 1999-2001. Assumed senior status on June 9, 2001. Education: Louisiana State University, B.S., 1959 Loyola University New Orleans School of Law, J.D., 1968 Professional Career: U.S. Navy, 1959-1962 Bailiff/law clerk, Hon. Herbert W. Christenberry, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Louisiana, 1966-1968 Private practice, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1968-1982 State representative, Louisiana, 1976-1980