Russell, David Lynn Born 1942 in Sapulpa, OK Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Western District of Oklahoma Nominated by Ronald Reagan on December 4, 1981, to a seat vacated by Frederick A. Daugherty. Confirmed by the Senate on December 16, 1981, and received commission on December 17, 1981. Served as chief judge, 1994-2001. Assumed senior status on July 7, 2013. Judge, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Oklahoma Nominated by Ronald Reagan on December 4, 1981, to a seat vacated by Frederick A. Daugherty. Confirmed by the Senate on December 16, 1981, and received commission on December 17, 1981. Service terminated on December 1, 1990, due to reassignment. Judge, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Oklahoma Nominated by Ronald Reagan on December 4, 1981, to a seat vacated by Frederick A. Daugherty. Confirmed by the Senate on December 16, 1981, and received commission on December 17, 1981. Service terminated on December 1, 1990, due to reassignment. Education: Oklahoma Baptist University, B.S., 1963 University of Oklahoma College of Law, J.D., 1965 Professional Career: U.S. Naval Reserve lieutenant commander, JAG Corps, 1965-1971; active duty, 1965-1968 Assistant attorney general, State of Oklahoma, 1968-1969 Legal advisor, Gov. Dewey Bartlett, Oklahoma, 1969-1971 Private practice, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, 1971-1972, 1979-1981 Chief legislative assistant, U.S. Sen. Dewey Bartlett, Oklahoma, 1972-1975 U.S. attorney for the Western District of Oklahoma, 1975-1977, 1981-1982