Wooten, Terry L. Born 1954 in Louisville, KY Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, District of South Carolina Nominated by George W. Bush on September 4, 2001, to a new seat authorized by 114 Stat. 2762. Confirmed by the Senate on November 8, 2001, and received commission on November 26, 2001. Served as chief judge, 2013-present. U.S. Magistrate Judge, U.S. District Court, District of South Carolina, 1999-2001 Education: University of South Carolina, B.A., 1976 University of South Carolina School of Law, J.D., 1980 Professional Career: Private practice, South Carolina, 1980-1982 Assistant solicitor, Richland County, South Carolina, 1982-1986 Chief counsel, U.S. Senate Committee on the Judiciary, 1986-1991 Assistant U.S. attorney, District of South Carolina, 1992-1999