Hanen, Andrew S. Born 1953 in Elgin, IL Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas Nominated by George W. Bush on January 23, 2002, to a seat vacated by Filemon B. Vela. Confirmed by the Senate on May 9, 2002, and received commission on May 10, 2002. Education: Denison University, B.A., 1975 Baylor University School of Law, J.D., 1978 Professional Career: Briefing attorney to the Hon. Joe Greenhill, Chief Justice, Supreme Court of Texas, 1978-1979 Private practice, Houston, Texas, 1979-1993