Singleton, James Keith Jr. Born 1939 in Oakland, CA Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, District of Alaska Nominated by George H.W. Bush on January 24, 1990, to a seat vacated by James M. Fitzgerald. Confirmed by the Senate on May 11, 1990, and received commission on May 14, 1990. Served as chief judge, 1995-2002. Assumed senior status on January 27, 2005. Education: University of California, Berkeley, A.B., 1961 University of California, Berkeley, Boalt Hall School of Law, LL.B., 1964 Professional Career: Private practice, Anchorage, Alaska, 1963, 1965-1970 Judge, Alaska Superior Court, 1970-1980 Judge, Alaska Court of Appeals, 1980-1990