Polozola, Frank Joseph Born January 15, 1942, in Baton Rouge, LA Died February 24, 2013, in Baton Rouge, LA Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Middle District of Louisiana Nominated by Jimmy Carter on April 2, 1980, to a seat vacated by Elmer Gordon West. Confirmed by the Senate on May 21, 1980, and received commission on May 23, 1980. Served as chief judge, 1998-2005. Assumed senior status on January 15, 2007. Service terminated on February 24, 2013, due to death. U.S. Magistrate, U.S. District Court, Middle District of Louisiana, 1972-1973 (part-time) U.S. Magistrate, U.S. District Court, Middle District of Louisiana, 1973-1980 Education: Louisiana State University Law School, LL.B., 1965 Professional Career: Law clerk, Hon. E. Gordon West, U.S. District Court, Middle District of Louisiana, 1965-1966 Private practice, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 1966-1973 Professor, Louisiana State University Law Center, 1977-