Reyna, Jimmie V. Born 1952 in Tucumcari, NM Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit Nominated by Barack Obama on January 5, 2011, to a seat vacated by Haldane Robert Mayer. Confirmed by the Senate on April 4, 2011, and received commission on April 5, 2011. Education: University of Rochester, B.A., 1975 University of New Mexico School of Law, J.D., 1978 Professional Career: Private practice, Albuquerque, New Mexico, 1979-1986 Private practice, Washington, D.C., 1986-2011