Helmick, Jeffrey James Born 1960 in Toledo, OH Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio Nominated by Barack Obama on May 11, 2011, to a seat vacated by James G. Carr. Confirmed by the Senate on June 6, 2012, and received commission on June 7, 2012. Education: University of Michigan, B.A., 1983 Ohio State University College of Law, J.D., 1988 Professional Career: Private practice, Toledo, Ohio, 1988-2012