Rodriguez, Joseph H. Born 1930 in Camden, NJ Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey Nominated by Ronald Reagan on February 28, 1985, to a new seat authorized by 98 Stat. 333. Confirmed by the Senate on May 3, 1985, and received commission on May 10, 1985. Assumed senior status on May 22, 1998. Education: La Salle University, A.B., 1955 Rutgers School of Law -- Camden, LL.B., 1958 Professional Career: Private practice, Camden, New Jersey, 1959-1982 Chairman, New Jersey State Board of Higher Education, 1971-1973 Chairman, New Jersey State Commission of Investigation, 1974-1979 Public advocate and public defender, State of New Jersey, 1982-1985