Steele, William H. Born 1951 in Tuscumbia, AL Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Southern District of Alabama Nominated by George W. Bush on January 7, 2003, to a seat vacated by Richard W. Vollmer. Confirmed by the Senate on March 13, 2003, and received commission on March 14, 2003. Served as chief judge, 2010-present. U.S. Magistrate Judge, U.S. District Court, Southern District of Alabama, 1990-2003 Education: University of Southern Mississippi, B.A., 1972 University of Alabama School of Law, J.D., 1980 Professional Career: U.S. Marine Corps, 1972-1979 Alabama Army National Guard, 1979-1990 U.S. Army Reserve (retired), 1990-1997 Law clerk and bailiff, Alabama District Court, Tuscaloosa County, 1981 Assistant and chief assistant district attorney, Mobile County, Alabama, 1981-1987 Assistant U.S. attorney, Southern District of Alabama, 1987-1989