Simandle, Jerome B. Born 1949 in Binghamton, NY Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey Nominated by George H.W. Bush on April 1, 1992, to a new seat authorized by 104 Stat. 5089. Confirmed by the Senate on May 21, 1992, and received commission on May 26, 1992. Served as chief judge, 2012-present. U.S. Magistrate, U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey, 1983-1992 Education: Princeton University, B.S.E., 1971 University of Stockholm, Sweden, Dipl. Soc Sci, 1975 University of Pennsylvania Law School, J.D., 1976 Professional Career: Law clerk, Hon. John F. Gerry, U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey, 1976-1978 Assistant U.S. attorney, District of New Jersey, 1978-1983; attorney in charge of Trenton office, 1982-1983