Haynes, Catharina Born 1963 in Melbourne, FL Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit Nominated by George W. Bush on July 17, 2007, to a seat vacated by Harold R. DeMoss, Jr.. Confirmed by the Senate on April 10, 2008, and received commission on April 18, 2008. Education: Florida Institute of Technology, B.S., 1983 Emory University School of Law, J.D., 1986 Professional Career: Private practice, Dallas, Texas, 1986-1998, 2007-2008 Judge, Dallas County [Texas] One Hundred and Ninety-First District Court, 1999-2006