Bye, Kermit Edward Born 1937 in Hatton, ND Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit Nominated by William J. Clinton on April 22, 1999, to a seat vacated by John D. Kelly. Confirmed by the Senate on February 24, 2000, and received commission on March 9, 2000. Education: University of North Dakota, B.S., 1959 University of North Dakota, J.D., 1962 Professional Career: Deputy securities commissioner for North Dakota, 1962-1964 Special assistant state attorney general, North Dakota, 1964-1966 Assistant U.S. attorney, District of North Dakota, 1966-1968 Private practice, Fargo, North Dakota, 1968-2000