Lemelle, Ivan L. R. Born 1950 in Opelousas, LA Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Louisiana Nominated by William J. Clinton on February 12, 1997, to a seat vacated by Veronica D. Wicker. Confirmed by the Senate on April 3, 1998, and received commission on April 7, 1998. U.S. Magistrate, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Louisiana, 1984-1998 Education: Xavier University, Louisiana, B.S., 1971 Loyola University New Orleans School of Law, J.D., 1974 Professional Career: Law clerk, Hon. Robert Collins, Criminal District Court, Orleans Parish, Louisiana, 1972-1974 Assistant district attorney, Orleans Parish, Louisiana, 1974-1977 Private practice, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1977-1981 Assistant city attorney, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1977-1978 Assistant state attorney general, Louisiana Department of Justice, 1980-1984