Ware, James Born 1946 in Birmingham, AL Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Northern District of California Nominated by George H.W. Bush on August 3, 1990, to a seat vacated by Robert F. Peckham. Confirmed by the Senate on September 28, 1990, and received commission on October 1, 1990. Served as chief judge, 2010-2012. Service terminated on August 31, 2012, due to retirement. Education: California Lutheran University, B.A., 1969 Stanford Law School, J.D., 1972 Professional Career: U.S. Army Reserve second lieutenant, 1972 U.S. Army, Military Police, 1973 U.S. Army Reserve captain, Military Police, 1973-1986 Private practice, Palo Alto, California, 1972-1988 Judge, Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara, 1988-1990