Parker, John Victor Born 1928 in Baton Rouge, LA Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Middle District of Louisiana Nominated by Jimmy Carter on May 24, 1979, to a new seat authorized by 92 Stat. 1629. Confirmed by the Senate on September 25, 1979, and received commission on September 26, 1979. Served as chief judge, 1979-1998. Assumed senior status on October 31, 1998. Education: Louisiana State University, B.A., 1949 Louisiana State University Law School, J.D., 1952 Professional Career: U.S. Army, 1952-1954 U.S. Army Reserve, 1954-1964 Private practice, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 1954-1979 Assistant parish attorney, East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana, 1956-1966 Oral History