Der-Yeghiayan, Samuel Born 1952 in Aleppo, Syria Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois Nominated by George W. Bush on March 5, 2003, to a seat vacated by Marvin E. Aspen. Confirmed by the Senate on July 14, 2003, and received commission on July 15, 2003. Education: Evangel University, B.A., 1975 Franklin Pierce Law Center (now University of New Hampshire School of Law), J.D., 1978 Professional Career: Attorney, Immigration and Naturalization Service, U.S. Department of Justice, 1978-2000; acting district director, 1986-1987 Judge, Executive Office for Immigration Review, U.S. Department of Justice, 2000-2003