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, B.A., 1971 University of Detroit College of Law, J.D., 1973 Professional Career: Prosecuting Attorney's Office, Wayne County, Michigan, 1972-1977; law clerk, 1972-1974; assistant prosecuting attorney, 1974-1977 Assistant prosecuting attorney, 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