Steele, John E. Born 1949 in Detroit, MI Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida Nominated by William J. Clinton on June 6, 2000, to a new seat authorized by 113 Stat. 1501. Confirmed by the Senate on July 21, 2000, and received commission on July 26, 2000. U.S. Magistrate Judge, U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida, 1991-2000 Education: University of Detroit (now University of Detroit Mercy), B.A., 1971 University of Detroit Law School (now University of Detroit Mercy School of Law), J.D., 1973 Professional Career: Wayne County [Michigan] Prosecutor's Office, 1972-1977; law clerk, 1972-1974; assistant prosecutor, 1974-1977 Assistant prosecutor, Ingham County, Michigan, 1977-1980 Assistant U.S. attorney, Western District of Michigan, 1980-1981 Assistant U.S. attorney, Middle District of Florida, 1981-1988 Private practice, 1988-1991 Adjunct professor, Florida Coastal School of Law, 1999-2000