Davis, Leonard E. Born 1948 in Fort Worth, TX Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Texas Nominated by George W. Bush on January 23, 2002, to a seat vacated by Paul N. Brown. Confirmed by the Senate on May 9, 2002, and received commission on May 10, 2002. Served as chief judge, 2012-present. Education: University of Texas, B.A., 1970 Texas Christian University, M.A., 1974 Baylor University School of Law, J.D., 1976 Professional Career: Texas Army National Guard, 1970-1973 Private practice, Tyler, Texas, 1977-2000 Chief Justice, Twelfth Court of Appeals, Texas, 2000-2002