Haddon, Sam E. Born 1937 in West Monroe, LA Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, District of Montana Nominated by George W. Bush on May 17, 2001, to a seat vacated by Charles C. Lovell. Confirmed by the Senate on July 20, 2001, and received commission on July 25, 2001. Assumed senior status on December 31, 2012. Education: Rice Institute (now Rice University), B.S., 1959 University of Montana School of Law, J.D., 1965 Professional Career: Immigration patrol inspector, U.S. Border Patrol, 1959-1961 Agent, Federal Bureau of Narcotics, 1961-1962 Private practice, Montana, 1966-2001 Adjunct instructor, University of Montana School of Law, 1971-