Sear, Morey Leonard Born February 26, 1929, in New Orleans, LA Died September 6, 2004, in New Orleans, LA Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Louisiana Nominated by Gerald Ford on March 30, 1976, to a seat vacated by James A. Comiskey. Confirmed by the Senate on May 6, 1976, and received commission on May 7, 1976. Served as chief judge, 1992-1999. Assumed senior status on October 31, 2000. Service terminated on September 6, 2004, due to death. U.S. Magistrate, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Louisiana, 1971-1976 Education: Tulane University Law School, J.D., 1950 Professional Career: U.S. Marine Corps captain, 1950-1952 Assistant district attorney, Orleans Parish, Louisiana, 1952-1955 Private practice, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1955-1971 Special counsel, New Orleans [Louisiana] Aviation Board, 1956-1959