Trimble, James Travis Jr. Born 1932 in Bunkie, LA Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Western District of Louisiana Nominated by George H.W. Bush on June 27, 1991, to a seat vacated by Earl E. Veron. Confirmed by the Senate on September 12, 1991, and received commission on September 16, 1991. Assumed senior status on September 13, 2002. U.S. Magistrate, U.S. District Court, Western District of Louisiana, 1986-1991 Education: Louisiana State University, B.A., 1955 Louisiana State University Law School, LL.B., 1956 Professional Career: U.S. Air Force, JAG Corps, 1956-1959 Private practice, Alexandria, Louisiana, 1959-1986