Tymkovich, Timothy M. Born 1956 in Denver, CO Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit Nominated by George W. Bush on January 7, 2003, to a seat vacated by John C. Porfilio. Confirmed by the Senate on April 1, 2003, and received commission on April 1, 2003. Education: Colorado College, B.A., 1979 University of Colorado School of Law, J.D., 1982 Professional Career: Law clerk, Hon. William H. Erickson, Chief Justice, Colorado Supreme Court, 1982-1983 Private practice, Colorado, 1983-1991 Solicitor general, Office of the Colorado Attorney General, 1991-1996 Private practice, Denver, Colorado, 1996-2003