Tinder, John Daniel Born 1950 in Indianapolis, IN Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Southern District of Indiana Nominated by Ronald Reagan on June 2, 1987, to a seat vacated by James E. Noland. Confirmed by the Senate on August 7, 1987, and received commission on August 10, 1987. Service terminated on December 21, 2007, due to appointment to another judicial position. Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit Nominated by George W. Bush on July 17, 2007, to a seat vacated by Daniel A. Manion. Confirmed by the Senate on December 18, 2007, and received commission on December 21, 2007. Education: Indiana University, B.S., 1972 Indiana University School of Law, J.D., 1975 Professional Career: Law clerk, Office of U.S. Attorney, Indianapolis, Indiana, 1974 Assistant U.S. attorney, Southern District of Indiana, 1974-1977 Private practice, Indianapolis, Indiana, 1977-1984 Public defender, Marion County Criminal Court, 1977-1978 Chief trial deputy, Marion County Prosecutor's Office, 1979-1982 Adjunct professor, Indiana University School of Law, 1980-1988 U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Indiana, 1984-1987