Erickson, Ralph R. Born 1959 in Thief River Falls, MN Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, District of North Dakota Nominated by George W. Bush on January 7, 2003, to a seat vacated by Rodney S. Webb. Confirmed by the Senate on March 12, 2003, and received commission on March 14, 2003. Served as chief judge, 2009-present. Education: Jamestown College, B.A., 1980 University of North Dakota, J.D., 1984 Professional Career: Private practice, West Fargo, North Dakota, 1984-1994 Magistrate judge, Cass County Court, North Dakota, 1993-1994 County judge, Traill, Steele, Nelson & Griggs Counties Court, North Dakota, 1994 District judge, East Central Judicial District Court, North Dakota, 1995-2003