Pratt, Tanya Walton Born 1959 in Indianapolis, IN Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Southern District of Indiana Nominated by Barack Obama on January 20, 2010, to a seat vacated by David F. Hamilton. Confirmed by the Senate on June 15, 2010, and received commission on June 15, 2010. Education: Spelman College, B.A., 1981 Howard University School of Law, J.D., 1984 Professional Career: Private practice, Indianapolis, Indiana, 1984-1996 Judge, criminal division, Marion Superior Court, Indianapolis, Indiana, 1997-2008, Judge, probate division, 2009-2010