Moody, James S. Jr. Born 1947 in Tampa, FL Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida Nominated by William J. Clinton on June 8, 2000, to a new seat authorized by 113 Stat. 1501. Confirmed by the Senate on July 21, 2000, and received commission on July 28, 2000. Education: University of Florida, B.S., 1969 University of Florida School of Law, J.D., 1972 Professional Career: Private practice, Florida, 1972-1994 Circuit judge, Thirteenth Judicial Circuit, Florida, 1995-2000