Barrett, Michael Ryan Born 1951 in Cincinnati, OH Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Southern District of Ohio Nominated by George W. Bush on December 16, 2005, to a seat vacated by Walter Herbert Rice. Confirmed by the Senate on May 1, 2006, and received commission on May 5, 2006. Education: University of Cincinnati, B.A., 1974 University of Cincinnati College of Law, J.D., 1977 Professional Career: Administrative hearing officer, State of Ohio, 1977-1978 Assistant and chief assistant prosecutor, Hamilton County, Ohio, 1978-1984 Private practice, Cincinnati, Ohio, 1984-2006