Skavdahl, Scott Wesley Born 1966 in Lincoln, NE Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, District of Wyoming Nominated by Barack Obama on February 16, 2011, to a seat vacated by William F. Downes. Confirmed by the Senate on November 3, 2011, and received commission on November 7, 2011. U.S. Magistrate Judge, U.S. District Court, District of Wyoming, 2001-2003, 2011; part-time, 2001-2003 Education: University of Wyoming, B.S., 1989 University of Wyoming College of Law, J.D., 1992 Professional Career: Private practice, Casper, Wyoming, 1992-1994, 1997-2003 Law clerk, Hon. William F. Downes, U.S. District Court, District of Wyoming, 1994-1997 Judge, Wyoming District Court, Seventh Judicial District, 2003-2011