Acker, William Marsh Jr. Born 1927 in Birmingham, AL Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Alabama Nominated by Ronald Reagan on July 22, 1982, to a seat vacated by Frank H. McFadden. Confirmed by the Senate on August 18, 1982, and received commission on August 18, 1982. Assumed senior status on May 31, 1996. Education: Birmingham-Southern College, B.A., 1949 Yale Law School, LL.B., 1952 Professional Career: U.S. Army private first class, 1946-1947 Private practice, Birmingham, Alabama, 1952-1982