Roberts, Victoria A. Born 1951 in Detroit, MI Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan Nominated by William J. Clinton on July 31, 1997, to a seat vacated by George LaPlata. Confirmed by the Senate on June 26, 1998, and received commission on June 29, 1998. Education: University of Michigan, B.A., 1973 Northeastern University School of Law, J.D., 1977 Professional Career: Research attorney, Michigan Court of Appeals, 1976-1977 Legal research and writing teaching fellow, Detroit College of Law, Michigan State University, 1977-1978 Private practice, Michigan, 1977-1985 Assistant U.S. attorney, Eastern District of Michigan, 1985-1988 Private practice, Detroit, Michigan, 1988-1998 General counsel, Detroit Mayor-Elect Dennis Archer Transition Team, 1993-1994