Dalton, Roy Bale Jr. Born 1952 in Jacksonville, FL Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida Nominated by Barack Obama on January 5, 2011, to a seat vacated by Henry Lee Adams, Jr.. Confirmed by the Senate on May 2, 2011, and received commission on May 3, 2011. Education: University of Florida, B.A., 1974 University of Florida College of Law, J.D., 1976 Professional Career: Private practice, Lakeland, Florida, 1977 Private practice, Orlando, Florida, 1977-2011 Counsel, U.S. Sen. Mel Martinez, Florida, 2005 Private practice, The Villages, Florida, 2004-2011