Granade, Callie V. Born 1950 in Lexington, VA Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Southern District of Alabama Nominated by George W. Bush on September 4, 2001, to a seat vacated by Alex T. Howard, Jr.. Confirmed by the Senate on February 4, 2002, and received commission on February 12, 2002. Served as chief judge, 2003-2010. Education: Hollins College, B.A., 1972 University of Texas School of Law, J.D., 1975 Professional Career: Law clerk, Hon. John Godbold, U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit, 1975-1976 Assistant U.S. attorney, U.S. Attorney's Office, Southern District of Alabama, 1977-2001 U.S. attorney (interim), U.S. Attorney's Office, Southern District of Alabama, 2001-2002