Birch, Stanley F. Jr. Born 1945 in Langley Field, VA Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit Nominated by George H.W. Bush on March 22, 1990, to a seat vacated by James Clinkscales Hill. Confirmed by the Senate on May 11, 1990, and received commission on May 14, 1990. Service terminated on August 29, 2010, due to retirement. Education: University of Virginia, B.A., 1967 Emory University School of Law, J.D., 1970 Emory University School of Law, LL.M., 1976 Professional Career: U.S. Army lieutenant, 1970-1972 Law clerk, Hon. Sidney O. Smith, Jr., U.S. District Court, Northern District of Georgia, 1972-1974 Private practice, Gainesville, Georgia, 1974-1984 Private practice, Atlanta, Georgia, 1984-1990