Sands, W[illie] Louis Born 1949 in Bradley, GA Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Middle District of Georgia Nominated by William J. Clinton on February 9, 1994, to a new seat authorized by 104 Stat. 5089. Confirmed by the Senate on May 6, 1994, and received commission on May 9, 1994. Served as chief judge, 2001-2006. Education: Mercer University, B.A., 1971 Mercer University School of Law, J.D., 1974 Professional Career: U.S. Army Reserve second lieutenant, Signal Corps, 1974 U.S. Army Reserve, 1974-1980 Assistant district attorney, Macon Judicial Circuit, Georgia, 1975-1978 Assistant U.S. attorney, Middle District of Georgia, 1978-1987 Private practice, Macon, Georgia, 1987-1991 Judge, Superior Court of Georgia, Macon Judicial Circuit, 1991-1993