von der Heydt, James Arnold Born 1919 in Miles City, MT Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, District of Alaska Nominated by Lyndon B. Johnson on September 9, 1966, to a seat vacated by Walter H. Hodge. Confirmed by the Senate on October 20, 1966, and received commission on November 3, 1966. Served as chief judge, 1973-1984. Assumed senior status on July 15, 1984. Education: Albion College, B.A., 1942 Northwestern University School of Law, J.D., 1951 Professional Career: Deputy U.S. marshal, Nome, Alaska, 1945-1948 U.S. Commissioner, U.S. District Court for the District of Alaska, 1951 U.S. Attorney for the District of Alaska, 1951-1953 Private practice, Nome, Alaska, 1953-1959 Member, Alaska House of Representatives, 1957-1959 Presiding judge, Superior Court, State of Alaska, 1959-1966