Young, Richard L. Born 1953 in Davenport, IA Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Southern District of Indiana Nominated by William J. Clinton on July 15, 1997, to a seat vacated by Gene E. Brooks. Confirmed by the Senate on March 2, 1998, and received commission on March 6, 1998. Served as chief judge, 2009-present. Education: Drake University, B.A., 1975 George Mason University School of Law, J.D., 1980 Professional Career: Private practice, Evansville, Indiana, 1980-1990 Public defender (part-time), Indiana Circuit Court, First Judicial Circuit, 1983-1985 Corporation counsel, Evansville, Indiana, 1985-1987 Judge, Indiana Circuit Court, First Judicial Circuit, 1990-1998