Quarles, William D. Jr. Born 1948 in Baltimore, MD Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, District of Maryland Nominated by George W. Bush on January 7, 2003, to a seat vacated by William M. Nickerson. Confirmed by the Senate on March 12, 2003, and received commission on March 14, 2003. Education: Community College of Baltimore, A.A., 1967 University of Maryland, B.S., 1976 Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law, J.D., 1979 Professional Career: Law clerk, Hon. Joseph C. Howard, U.S. District Court, District of Maryland, 1979-1981 Private practice, 1981-1982 Assistant U.S. attorney, District of Maryland, 1982-1986 Private practice, Baltimore, Maryland, 1986-1996 Associate judge, Maryland Circuit Court, Baltimore City, 1996-2003