Lioi, Sara Elizabeth Born 1960 in Canton, OH Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio Nominated by George W. Bush on January 9, 2007, to a seat vacated by Lesley Brooks Wells. Confirmed by the Senate on March 8, 2007, and received commission on March 14, 2007. Education: Bowling Green State University, B.A., 1983 Ohio State University College of Law, J.D., 1987 Professional Career: Private practice, Canton, Ohio, 1987-1997 Judge, Stark County [Ohio] Court of Common Pleas, 1997-2007