Winmill, B. Lynn Born 1952 in Blackfoot, ID Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, District of Idaho Nominated by William J. Clinton on May 24, 1995, to a seat vacated by Harold L. Ryan. Confirmed by the Senate on August 11, 1995, and received commission on August 14, 1995. Served as chief judge, 1999-present. Education: Idaho State University, B.A., 1974 Harvard Law School, J.D., 1977 Professional Career: Private practice, Denver, Colorado, 1977-1979 Private practice, Pocatello, Idaho, 1979-1987 Judge, Sixth Judicial District Court, State of Idaho, 1987-1995 Adjunct professor, Idaho State University, 1991-1995