Sanders, Harold Barefoot Jr. Born February 5, 1925, in Dallas, TX Died September 21, 2008, in Dallas, TX Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas Nominated by Jimmy Carter on February 6, 1979, to a new seat authorized by 92 Stat. 1629. Confirmed by the Senate on April 24, 1979, and received commission on April 26, 1979. Served as chief judge, 1989-1995. Assumed senior status on January 1, 1996. Service terminated on September 21, 2008, due to death. Education: University of Texas, B.A., 1949 University of Texas School of Law, J.D., 1950 Professional Career: U.S. Naval Reserve lieutenant junior grade, 1943-1946 Private practice, Dallas, Texas, 1950-1961, 1969-1979 State representative, Texas, 1953-1959 U.S. attorney for the Northern District of Texas, 1961-1965 U.S. Department of Justice, 1965-1967; assistant deputy attorney general, 1965-1966; assistant attorney general, 1966-1967 Legislative counsel, President Lyndon Johnson, 1967-1969 Oral History