Bataillon, Joseph F. Born 1949 in Omaha, NE Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, District of Nebraska Nominated by William J. Clinton on January 7, 1997, to a seat vacated by Lyle E. Strom. Confirmed by the Senate on September 11, 1997, and received commission on September 18, 1997. Served as chief judge, 2004-2011. Assumed senior status on October 3, 2014. Education: Creighton University, B.A., 1971 Creighton University School of Law, J.D., 1974 Professional Career: Deputy public defender, Douglas County, Nebraska, 1974-1980 Private practice, Omaha, Nebraska, 1980-1997 Nominated to U.S. District Court for the District of Nebraska, March 6, 1996; no Senate vote