Holmes, J[ames] Leon Born 1951 in Hazen, AR Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Arkansas Nominated by George W. Bush on January 29, 2003, to a seat vacated by Stephen M. Reasoner. Confirmed by the Senate on July 6, 2004, and received commission on July 7, 2004. Served as chief judge, 2005-2012. Education: Arkansas State University, B.A., 1973 Northern Illinois University, M.A., 1976 Duke University, Ph.D., 1979 University of Arkansas School of Law, J.D., 1982 Professional Career: Law clerk, Hon. Frank Holt, Arkansas Supreme Court, 1982-1983 Private practice, Little Rock, Arkansas, 1983-1990, 1992-2004 Adjunct faculty, Political Science Department, University of Arkansas, 1983 Tutor and professor, Thomas Aquinas College, 1990-1992 Adjunct faculty, University of Arkansas School of Law, 2002