Minaldi, Patricia Head Born 1959 in Somerville, MA Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Western District of Louisiana Nominated by George W. Bush on January 15, 2003, to a seat vacated by James T. Trimble Jr.. Confirmed by the Senate on May 6, 2003, and received commission on May 9, 2003. Education: Wesleyan University, B.A., 1980 Tulane University School of Law, J.D., 1983 Professional Career: Assistant district attorney, Orleans Parish, Louisiana, 1983-1986 Assistant district attorney, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, 1986-1996 Judge, 14th Judicial District Court, Louisiana, 1996-2003