Weinshienk, Zita Leeson Born 1933 in St. Paul, MN Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, District of Colorado Nominated by Jimmy Carter on June 1, 1979, to a new seat authorized by 92 Stat. 1629. Confirmed by the Senate on September 25, 1979, and received commission on September 26, 1979. Assumed senior status on April 3, 1998. Service terminated on March 31, 2011, due to retirement. Education: University of Arizona, B.A., 1955 Harvard Law School, J.D., 1958 Professional Career: Probation counselor, legal advisor and referee, Denver Juvenile Court, 1959-1964 Judge, Denver Municipal Court, Denver, Colorado, 1964-1965 Judge, Denver County Court, Denver, Colorado, 1965-1971 Judge, Colorado District Court, Second Judicial District, 1972-1979