Yeakel, Earl Leroy III Born 1945 in Oklahoma City, OK Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Western District of Texas Nominated by George W. Bush on May 1, 2003, to a seat vacated by James R. Nowlin. Confirmed by the Senate on July 28, 2003, and received commission on July 29, 2003. Education: University of Texas, B.A., 1966 University of Texas School of Law, J.D., 1969 University of Virginia School of Law, LL.M., 2001 Professional Career: U.S. Marine Corps, 1967-1970 Private practice, Austin, Texas, 1969-1998 Justice, Third Court of Appeals of Texas, 1998-2003; chief justice, 1998