Whittemore, James D. Born 1952 in Walterboro, SC Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida Nominated by William J. Clinton on October 20, 1999, to a seat vacated by William Terrell Hodges. Confirmed by the Senate on May 24, 2000, and received commission on May 25, 2000. Education: University of Florida, B.S.B.A, 1974 Stetson University College of Law, J.D., 1977 Professional Career: Private practice, Florida, 1977, 1981-1990 Assistant federal public defender, Office of Federal Public Defender, 1978-1981 Circuit Judge, Thirteenth Judicial Circuit, Florida, 1990-2000