Melton, Howell Webster Sr. Born 1923 in Atlanta, GA Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida Nominated by Jimmy Carter on March 29, 1977, to a seat vacated by Gerald B. Tjoflat. Confirmed by the Senate on April 25, 1977, and received commission on April 26, 1977. Assumed senior status on February 1, 1991. Education: University of Florida, A.A., 1943 University of Florida College of Law, J.D., 1948 Professional Career: U.S. Army, 1943-1946 U.S. Army Reserve, JAG Corps, 1949-1953 Private practice, St. Augustine, Florida, 1948-1961 County attorney, St. Johns County, Florida, 1959-1960 Judge, Circuit Court of Florida, Seventh Judicial Circuit, 1961-1977