Brown, Garrett E. Jr. Born 1943 in Orange, NJ Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey Nominated by Ronald Reagan on October 23, 1985, to a new seat authorized by 98 Stat. 333. Confirmed by the Senate on December 16, 1985, and received commission on December 17, 1985. Served as chief judge, 2005-2012. Assumed senior status on January 2, 2012. Service terminated on January 26, 2012, due to retirement. Education: Lafayette College, A.B., 1965 Duke University School of Law, J.D., 1968 Professional Career: Law clerk, Hon. Vincent S. Haneman, Supreme Court of New Jersey, 1968-1969 Assistant U.S. attorney, District of New Jersey, 1969-1973 Private practice, Newark, New Jersey, 1973-1981 General counsel, U.S. Government Printing Office, 1981-1983 U.S. Maritime Administration, 1983-1986; chief counsel, 1983-1985; acting deputy maritime administrator, 1985-1986