Sachs, Howard Frederic Born 1925 in Kansas City, MO Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Western District of Missouri Nominated by Jimmy Carter on May 17, 1979, to a new seat authorized by 92 Stat. 1629. Confirmed by the Senate on September 25, 1979, and received commission on September 26, 1979. Served as chief judge, 1990-1992. Assumed senior status on October 31, 1992. Education: Williams College, A.B., 1947 Harvard Law School, J.D., 1950 Professional Career: U.S. Navy electrical technician's mate second class, 1944-1946 Law clerk, Hon. Albert A. Ridge, U.S. District Court, Western District of Missouri, 1950-1951 Private practice, Kansas City, Missouri, 1951-1979