Singal, George Z. Born 1945 in Florence, Italy Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, District of Maine Nominated by William J. Clinton on May 11, 2000, to a seat vacated by Morton A. Brody. Confirmed by the Senate on June 30, 2000, and received commission on July 11, 2000. Served as chief judge, 2003-2009. Education: University of Maine, B.A., 1967 Harvard Law School, J.D., 1970 Professional Career: Private practice, Maine, 1970-2000 Assistant county attorney, Office of the County Attorney, Maine, 1971-1973 Complaint justice, Bangor, Maine, 1974