Urbanski, Michael Francis Born 1956 in Livorno, Italy Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Western District of Virginia Nominated by Barack Obama on January 5, 2011, to a seat vacated by Norman K. Moon. Confirmed by the Senate on May 12, 2011, and received commission on May 13, 2011. U.S. Magistrate Judge, U.S. District Court, Western District of Virginia, 2004-2011 Education: College of William and Mary, A.B., 1978 University of Virginia School of Law, J.D., 1981 Professional Career: Law clerk, Hon. James C. Turk, U.S. District Court, Western District of Virginia, 1981-1982 Private practice, Washington, D.C., 1982-1984 Private practice, Roanoke, Virginia, 1984-2004