Allen, Charles Mengel Born November 22, 1916, in Louisville, KY Died January 4, 2000, in Louisville, KY Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Western District of Kentucky Nominated by Richard M. Nixon on November 17, 1971, to a seat vacated by Henry L. Brooks. Confirmed by the Senate on November 23, 1971, and received commission on November 30, 1971. Served as chief judge, 1977-1985. Assumed senior status on October 1, 1985. Service terminated on January 4, 2000, due to death. Education: Yale University, B.A., 1941 University of Louisville School of Law, LL.B., 1943 Professional Career: Private practice, 1944-1945 Teacher, Arizona Desert School, Tucson, Arizona, 1945-1946 Private practice, Louisville, Kentucky, 1946-1955, 1959-1961 Assistant U.S. attorney, Western District of Kentucky, 1955-1959 Judge, Jefferson County [Kentucky] Circuit Court, Fourth Chancery Division, 1961-1971