Middlebrooks, Donald M. Born 1946 in Orlando, FL Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida Nominated by William J. Clinton on January 7, 1997, to a seat vacated by James W. Kehoe. Confirmed by the Senate on May 23, 1997, and received commission on May 27, 1997. Education: University of Florida, B.S.B.A., 1968 University of Florida, J.D., 1972 Professional Career: Private practice, Orlando, Florida, 1973-1974 General counsel, governmental assistant to governor, and assistant general counsel, Office of the State Governor, Florida, 1974-1977 Private practice, West Palm Beach, Florida, 1977-1997