Schell, Richard A. Born 1950 in Dallas, TX Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Texas Nominated by Ronald Reagan on April 13, 1988, to a seat vacated by William M. Steger. Confirmed by the Senate on May 27, 1988, and received commission on June 6, 1988. Served as chief judge, 1994-2001. Education: Southern Methodist University, B.A., 1972 Southern Methodist University School of Law, J.D., 1975 Professional Career: Instructor, Southern Methodist University Law School, 1975-1976 Assistant district attorney, Collin County, Texas, 1976 Private practice, McKinney, Texas, 1977-1982 Judge, Collin County [Texas] Court-at-Law, 1982-1986 Judge, Collin County [Texas] Two Hundred and Nineteenth District Court, 1986-1988 Visiting professor, Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law, 2010-