Motz, J. Frederick Born 1942 in Baltimore, MD Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, District of Maryland Nominated by Ronald Reagan on April 23, 1985, to a new seat authorized by 98 Stat. 333. Confirmed by the Senate on July 11, 1985, and received commission on July 12, 1985. Served as chief judge, 1994-2001. Assumed senior status on December 17, 2010. Education: Wesleyan University, A.B., 1964 University of Virginia School of Law, LL.B., 1967 Professional Career: Law clerk, Hon. Harrison L. Winter, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, 1967-1968 Private practice, Baltimore, Maryland, 1968-1969, 1971-1981 Assistant U.S. attorney, District of Maryland, 1969-1971 U.S. attorney for the District of Maryland, 1981-1985