Starrett, Keith Born 1951 in McComb, MS Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Southern District of Mississippi Nominated by George W. Bush on July 6, 2004, to a seat vacated by Charles W. Pickering, Sr.. Confirmed by the Senate on November 20, 2004, and received commission on December 13, 2004. Education: Mississippi State University, B.S., 1972 University of Mississippi School of Law, J.D., 1974 Professional Career: Private practice, Mississippi, 1975-1992 Assistant district attorney (part-time), 14th Circuit Court District of Mississippi, 1981 Circuit court judge, 14th Circuit Court District of Mississippi, 1992-2004