Moreno, Federico A. Born 1952 in Caracas, Venezuela Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida Nominated by George H.W. Bush on June 5, 1990, to a seat vacated by Alcee L. Hastings. Confirmed by the Senate on July 13, 1990, and received commission on July 16, 1990. Served as chief judge, 2007-present. Education: University of Notre Dame, B.A., 1974 University of Miami School of Law, J.D., 1978 Professional Career: Private practice, Miami, Florida, 1978-1979 Assistant federal public defender, Southern District of Florida, 1979-1981 Private practice, Miami, Florida, 1982-1986 Judge, Dade County [Florida] Court, 1986-1987 Judge, Circuit Court of Florida, Eleventh Judicial Circuit, 1987-1990