Moody, James Maxwell Born 1940 in El Dorado, AR Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Arkansas Nominated by William J. Clinton on June 27, 1995, to a seat vacated by Henry Woods. Confirmed by the Senate on August 11, 1995, and received commission on August 14, 1995. Assumed senior status on October 1, 2008. Education: University of Arkansas, B.S.I.M., 1962 University of Arkansas School of Law, J.D., 1964 Professional Career: Private practice, Little Rock, Arkansas, 1964, 1966-1995 U.S. Army, 1964-1966