Messitte, Peter Jo Born 1941 in Washington, DC Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, District of Maryland Nominated by William J. Clinton on August 6, 1993, to a seat vacated by Joseph Howard. Confirmed by the Senate on October 18, 1993, and received commission on October 20, 1993. Assumed senior status on September 1, 2008. Education: Amherst College, B.A., 1963 University of Chicago Law School, J.D., 1966 Professional Career: Volunteer, Peace Corps, Sao Paulo, Brazil, 1966-1968 Private practice, Washington, D.C., 1969-1971 Private practice, Chevy Chase, Maryland, 1971-1985 Associate judge, Maryland Circuit Court, Montgomery County, 1985-1993