Redden, James Anthony Born 1929 in Springfield, MA Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, District of Oregon Nominated by Jimmy Carter on December 3, 1979, to a new seat authorized by 92 Stat. 1629. Confirmed by the Senate on February 20, 1980, and received commission on February 20, 1980. Served as chief judge, 1990-1995. Assumed senior status on March 13, 1995. Education: Boston College Law School, LL.B., 1954 Professional Career: U.S. Army, 1946-1948 Private practice, Springfield, Massachusetts, 1954-1955 Title examiner, Title & Trust Insurance Company, Oregon, 1955 Claims adjuster, Allstate Insurance Corporation, 1956 Private practice, Medford, Oregon, 1956-1972 State representative, Oregon, 1963-1969; minority leader, 1967-1969 Chairman, Public Employee Relations Board, 1969-1972 Treasurer, State of Oregon, 1973-1976 Attorney general, State of Oregon, 1977-1980