Junell, Robert A. Born 1947 in El Paso, TX Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Western District of Texas Nominated by George W. Bush on January 7, 2003, to a seat vacated by Hipolito F. Garcia. Confirmed by the Senate on February 10, 2003, and received commission on February 12, 2003. Education: New Mexico Military Institute, A.A., 1967 Texas Tech University, B.S., 1969 University of Arkansas, M.S., 1974 Texas Tech University School of Law, J.D., 1976 Professional Career: U.S. Army, 1969-1980 Private practice, Texas, 1977-2003