Schreier, Karen E. Born 1956 in Sioux Falls, SD Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, District of South Dakota Nominated by William J. Clinton on March 8, 1999, to a seat vacated by Richard H. Battey. Confirmed by the Senate on June 30, 1999, and received commission on July 7, 1999. Served as chief judge, 2006-2013. Education: St. Louis University, A.B., 1978 Saint Louis University School of Law, J.D., 1981 Professional Career: Law clerk, Hon. Francis Dunn, South Dakota Supreme Court, 1981-1982 Private practice, Sioux Falls, South Dakota, 1982-1993 U.S. Attorney for the District of South Dakota, 1993-1999