Pratt, Robert W. Born 1947 in Emmetsburg, IA Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Southern District of Iowa Nominated by William J. Clinton on January 7, 1997, to a seat vacated by Harold D. Vietor. Confirmed by the Senate on May 23, 1997, and received commission on May 27, 1997. Served as chief judge, 2006-2011. Assumed senior status on July 1, 2012. Education: Iowa Lakes Community College, A.A., 1967 Loras College, B.A., 1969 Creighton University School of Law, J.D., 1972 Professional Career: Staff attorney, Polk County Legal Aid Society, Iowa, 1973-1974 Private practice, Des Moines, Iowa, 1975-1997