Melancon, Tucker L. Born 1946 in Bryan, TX Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Western District of Louisiana Nominated by William J. Clinton on November 18, 1993, to a seat vacated by Thomas E. Stagg, Jr.. Confirmed by the Senate on February 10, 1994, and received commission on February 11, 1994. Assumed senior status due to certified disability on February 14, 2009. Education: Louisiana State University, B.S., 1968 Tulane Law School, J.D., 1973 Professional Career: Private practice, Marksville, Louisiana, 1973-1993