Mickle, Stephan P. Born 1944 in New York, NY Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Florida Nominated by William J. Clinton on January 27, 1998, to a seat vacated by Maurice M. Paul. Confirmed by the Senate on May 14, 1998, and received commission on May 22, 1998. Served as chief judge, 2009-2011. Assumed senior status on June 22, 2011. Education: University of Florida, B.A., 1965 University of Florida, M.Ed., 1966 University of Florida College of Law, J.D., 1970 Professional Career: Attorney, Office of Legal Services, U.S. Office of Equal Opportunity, Washington, DC, 1970 Private practice, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 1971 Adjunct professor, University of Florida College of Law, 1971- Private practice, Gainesville, Florida, 1972-1979 Special assistant public defender, Eighth Judicial Circuit Court of Florida, 1974 Judge, Alachua County Court, Florida, 1979-1984 Circuit judge, Eighth Judicial Circuit Court of Florida, 1984-1992 Appellate judge, Florida First District Court of Appeals, 1993-1998