Bowen, Dudley Hollingsworth Jr. Born 1941 in Augusta, GA Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Southern District of Georgia Nominated by Jimmy Carter on July 19, 1979, to a new seat authorized by 92 stat. 1629. Confirmed by the Senate on November 26, 1979, and received commission on November 27, 1979. Served as chief judge, 1997-2004. Assumed senior status on June 25, 2006. U.S. Bankruptcy Judge, Southern District of Georgia, 1973-1975 Education: University of Georgia, A.B., 1964 University of Georgia School of Law, LL.B., 1965 Professional Career: Private practice, Augusta, Georgia, 1965-1966, 1968-1972, 1975-1979 U.S. Army lieutenant, Infantry, 1966-1968 Referee in bankruptcy, Southern District of Georgia, 1972-1973