Van Bokkelen, Joseph S. Born 1943 in Chicago, IL Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Indiana Nominated by George W. Bush on January 9, 2007, to a seat vacated by Rodolfo Lozano. Confirmed by the Senate on June 28, 2007, and received commission on July 18, 2007. Education: Indiana University, B.A., 1966 Indiana University Maurer School of Law, J.D., 1969 Professional Career: Deputy attorney general, State of Indiana, 1969-1970 Assistant attorney general, State of Indiana, 1971-1972 Assistant U.S. attorney, Northern District of Indiana, 1972-1975 Private practice, Indiana, 1975-2001 U.S. attorney for the Northern District of Indiana, 2001-2007