Cacheris, James Chris Born 1933 in Pittsburgh, PA Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia Nominated by Ronald Reagan on October 20, 1981, to a new seat authorized by 92 Stat. 1629. Confirmed by the Senate on November 24, 1981, and received commission on December 1, 1981. Served as chief judge, 1991-1997. Assumed senior status on March 30, 1998. Education: University of Pennsylvania, B.S., 1955 George Washington University Law School, J.D., 1960 Professional Career: Assistant corporation counsel, Washington, D.C., 1960-1962 Private practice, Washington, D.C. and Northern Virginia, 1962-1971 Judge, Circuit Court of Virginia, Nineteenth Judicial Circuit, 1971-1981