Miller, Robert Lowell Jr. Born 1950 in South Bend, IN Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Indiana Nominated by Ronald Reagan on October 23, 1985, to a new seat authorized by 98 Stat. 333. Confirmed by the Senate on December 16, 1985, and received commission on December 17, 1985. Served as chief judge, 2003-2010. Education: Northwestern University, B.A., 1972 Indiana University School of Law, J.D., 1975 Professional Career: Law clerk, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Indiana, 1975 Judge, St. Joseph County [Indiana] Superior Court, 1975-1985