Martinez, Jose E. Born 1941 in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida Nominated by George W. Bush on January 23, 2002, to a seat vacated by Edward B. Davis. Confirmed by the Senate on September 13, 2002, and received commission on September 17, 2002. Education: University of Miami, B.B.A., 1962 University of Miami School of Law, J.D., 1965 Professional Career: U.S. Naval Reserves, 1964-1993 Legal officer, U.S. Navy, 1965-1968 Clerk, Private practice, 1965 Assistant U.S. attorney, Southern District of Florida, 1968-1970 Private practice, Florida, 1970-2002 Regional director, Office for Drug Abuse Law Enforcement, U.S. Department of Justice, 1972-1974