Ward, T. John Born 1943 in Bonham, TX Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Texas Nominated by William J. Clinton on January 26, 1999, to a seat vacated by William Wayne Justice. Confirmed by the Senate on July 13, 1999, and received commission on July 15, 1999. Service terminated on October 1, 2011, due to retirement. Education: Texas Technical College (now Texas Tech University), B.A., 1964 Baylor University School of Law, LL.B., 1967 Professional Career: Legislative draftsperson, Texas Legislative Council, 1967-1968 Assistant county attorney, Lubbock County, Texas, 1968 Private practice, Texas, 1968-1999