Miles, Wendell Alverson Born 1916 in Holland, MI Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Western District of Michigan Nominated by Richard M. Nixon on March 29, 1974, to a seat vacated by Albert Joseph Engel. Confirmed by the Senate on April 10, 1974, and received commission on April 17, 1974. Served as chief judge, 1979-1986. Assumed senior status on May 6, 1986. Education: Hope College, A.B., 1938 University of Wyoming, M.A., 1939 University of Michigan Law School, J.D., 1942 Professional Career: U.S. Army, Air Corps, 1942-1947 Instructor, Hope College, 1948-1953 Private practice, Grand Rapids, Michigan, 1948-1953, 1961-1970 Prosecutor, Ottawa County, Michigan, 1948-1953 U.S. attorney for the Western District of Michigan, 1953-1960 Judge, Michigan Circuit Court, Twentieth Judicial Circuit, 1970-1974