Payne, Robert E. Born 1941 in Mount Sterling, KY Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia Nominated by George H.W. Bush on November 20, 1991, to a seat vacated by J. Calvitt Clarke, Jr.. Confirmed by the Senate on May 12, 1992, and received commission on May 13, 1992. Assumed senior status on May 7, 2007. Education: Washington and Lee University, B.A., 1963 Washington and Lee University School of Law, J.D., 1967 Professional Career: U.S. Army, JAG Corps, 1967-1971 Private practice, Richmond, Virginia, 1971-1992