Dawson, Robert Toombs Born 1938 in El Dorado, AR Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Western District of Arkansas Nominated by William J. Clinton on November 7, 1997, to a seat vacated by H. Franklin Waters. Confirmed by the Senate on April 2, 1998, and received commission on April 7, 1998. Assumed senior status on August 14, 2009. Education: University of Arkansas, B.A., 1960 University of Arkansas School of Law, LL.B., 1965 Professional Career: U.S. Army, 1961-1962 Arkansas National Guard, 1962-1965 Private practice, Fort Smith, Arkansas, 1965-1998