Melgren, Eric F. Born 1956 in Minneola, KS Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, District of Kansas Nominated by George W. Bush on July 23, 2008, to a seat vacated by Monti L. Belot. Confirmed by the Senate on September 26, 2008, and received commission on October 6, 2008. Education: Wichita State University, B.A., 1979 Washburn University School of Law, J.D., 1985 Professional Career: Law clerk, Hon. Frank G. Theis, U.S. District Court, District of Kansas, 1985-1987 Private practice, Wichita, Kansas, 1987-2002 U.S. attorney for the District of Kansas, 2002-2008